Xifengkou Baijiu

Xifengkou Baijiu

　　Xifengkou Baijiu originated during the Tongzhi and Guangxu eras of the Qing Dynasty. It is brewed using clear mountain spring water and high-quality grains, resulting in a richly aromatic, mellow, smooth, sweet, and clean-tasting liquor with a long-lasting aftertaste. This baijiu has been passed down through generations across the surrounding region. Though hidden away in an ancient mountain pass, it has garnered widespread demand and praise. Over more than a hundred years of turbulent change, the Xifengkou distillery has remained true to its roots, thriving with vitality. By 1933, when Japanese forces invaded Xifengkou, soldiers of the National Revolutionary Army’s 29th Route Army rose up in resistance. Local residents offered them Xifengkou Baijiu to boost their morale and inspire them to fight bravely. To commemorate the martyrs of the war, Xifengkou Baijiu was renamed “Resistance Baijiu.” As time passed and the world changed, the old battlefield has now become the new Yan Pass Lake. Since the reservoir at Panjiakou Dam began filling in 1984, the ancient town of Xifengkou was submerged underwater, and the Xifengkou distillery was relocated outside the pass.

　　Zhang Guohua, chairman of the Xifengkou Tourism Development Company, in a bid to promote patriotism, revive traditional culture, and build a local brand, purchased the distillery back at a high price. The distillery has now restored its original brewing techniques, continuing to use pure grains and handcrafted methods, and still goes by the name “Resistance Baijiu.” The distillery is fully equipped, has all necessary certifications, and stores over 200 tons of liquor.

　　Since its launch, Xifengkou “Resistance Baijiu” has received strong support from the county Party committee and government, which have backed the expansion of its production scale and the establishment of the brand as a well-known name for market listing. The liquor has been praised by public figures, and many descendants of the 29th Route Army from Taiwan, as well as international visitors, have specially chosen this baijiu to entertain friends and present as gifts. At the same time, hotels and restaurants in our county are competing to feature it on their dining tables to serve guests.