Meijiao Liquor

Meijiao Liquor

　　Meijiao Liquor

　　Meijiao is produced by Meitan Distillery in Guizhou. The county of Meitan boasts picturesque mountains and clear waters, fertile land, abundant sunshine, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, often hailed as the “Little Huaxi” and renowned as a well-known land of fish and rice on the Guizhou Plateau. The crystal-clear Meijiang River flows gently through the grounds of Meitan Distillery, winding like an eyebrow, its surface shimmering with ripples. Mornings bring sunlight at dawn and auspicious purple mist from the east, while evenings feature the afterglow of the setting sun and the songs of fishermen returning home.

　　Meitan is a famous hometown of fine liquors with a long history of brewing. According to the Kangxi-era *Meitan County Annals*, “The people of Meitan are skilled in brewing and delight in serving fine wine to guests.” The story of the immortal Zhang Sanfeng getting drunk by the river is widely told. Thus, Meitan has long been known as a land of fine liquors. The China Meijiao series of products are made from high-quality sorghum and wheat, combining traditional strong-aroma liquor production techniques with modern technology. Through mixed steaming, continuous fermentation, distillation, storage, blending, and refining, the liquor is produced. It is characterized by its crystal clarity, rich aroma, mellow sweetness, and long-lasting aftertaste, and has been praised as a rare treasure among liquors by experts both in China and abroad. Since 1983, it has been awarded provincial, ministerial, and national quality product honors; in 1988, it won the Gold Award at China’s First Food Expo and took the top honor at that year’s Leipzig Autumn International Fair—the only gold medal for liquor; in 1992, it was again awarded the Gold Award at the First American International Fine Wine Expo; and in 1993, it became the first in China’s liquor industry to receive both Quality System Certification and Product Quality Certification.