Sandu Jiuxian Wine

Sandu Jiuxian Wine

　　Jiuxian Wine

　　Commonly known among locals as "Nine Immortals Wine," it is a health drink produced using traditional Sui ethnic craftsmanship. The wine is made from a yeast starter crafted with over 130 local medicinal herbs according to a traditional Sui herbal formula, and brewed using premium local glutinous rice. It has a brownish-yellow color, a rich and fragrant aroma, a naturally pure taste, a mild alcohol character, and a refreshing subtlety, with a long-lasting aftertaste. It also offers benefits such as strengthening bones and muscles, dispelling wind and dampness, nourishing yin and boosting yang, and promoting longevity. Additionally, it has unique therapeutic effects on various gynecological conditions. In 1957, Jiuxian Wine was served at the National Day banquet, where the beloved Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou praised it as excellent wine after tasting it.

　　Jiuxian is a district in Sandu Shui Autonomous County, Guizhou Province. The wine is named after the region because the local Sui people produce a distinctive type of glutinous rice wine, thus naming the wine after the place. Jiuxian Wine primarily uses glutinous rice as its main ingredient, with various medicinal herbs added during the brewing process. The wine has a brownish-yellow color, resembles diluted honey in appearance, has a slightly sweet taste, and a richly fragrant bouquet. The longer Jiuxian Wine is aged in the cellar, the more mellow it becomes. Aged Jiuxian Wine is often brewed and stored when a child is born and only consumed when they get married, or even until the end of their life. Due to the inclusion of various medicinal ingredients, it has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relaxing tendons, invigorating the body, and refreshing the mind.