Leiyang Huzi Liquor

Leiyang Huzi Liquor

　　Leiyang Huzi Liquor has a long history. Legend has it that during the Three Kingdoms period, when Zhang Fei inspected Leiyang, the county magistrate Pang Tong, concerned that Zhang Fei’s impulsive nature might cause issues if he drank strong alcohol, banned the sale of distilled spirits in the city for ten days and instead served him Huzi Liquor made from glutinous rice. Zhang Fei was highly impressed after drinking it. Since then, the people of Leiyang have maintained the tradition of brewing Huzi Liquor through generations, and further developed a low-alcohol liquor that is smooth and sweet on the palate and makes one drink a lot without getting heavily intoxicated—this was named Zhang Fei Liquor. For thousands of years, it has been a cherished gift among locals for friends and family.

　　Huzi Liquor – Introduction

　　Huzi Liquor, or Leiyang Huzi Liquor, is low in alcohol content but rich in aroma, with a mellow and sweet taste. It contains various types of glucose and 18 kinds of amino acids essential to the human body. Regular consumption is believed to promote longevity. It can also be used as a medicinal base, food flavoring, or to eliminate fishy odors. Since the reform and opening-up, Zhang Fei Huzi Liquor has become a brand of Leiyang, selling well across the country. Back then, my father made a living by brewing and selling Huzi Liquor and rice wine, which enabled me to complete my secondary vocational education. To this day, that rich aroma still lingers in my heart—warm and sweet.

　　The Leiyang Distillery improved traditional brewing techniques to produce Zhang Fei Liquor, which features a rich aroma, mellow and sweet taste, and contains various types of glucose and 18 amino acids needed by the human body. Regular drinking is said to contribute to longevity, and the liquor can also be used medicinally, as a food flavor enhancer, and to remove fishy smells. In 1985, it was ranked first among yellow wines in Hengyang City. In 1990, it won the “Great Wall Cup Award” at the First China Wine Culture Expo and the “Quality Award” at the China Tourism Products Fair in Zhuhai. The product is sold throughout various provinces and cities nationwide and enjoys high demand. In 1995, the Zhang Fei Liquor Industry Co., Ltd. was established, with a dedicated production line for Zhang Fei Liquor and a series of related products. The name “Zhang Fei Liquor” was inscribed by the then Director of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission, a native of Leiyang.