Shui Jing Fang Dragon Baijiu
Shui Jing Fang Dragon Baijiu is the second release in the Wellbay Collection — a limited-edition 1L bottling of strong-aroma (nong xiang) baijiu at 53% ABV (106 proof). The Dragon is identified in Chinese culture as the king of beasts and a symbol of the Emperor: power, prestige, and celestial symbolism, wrapped in the award-winning Wellbay bottle design. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 53% (106 proof) — 1L; strong-aroma (nong xiang) style
- Grain bill: mixed grain — sorghum, rice, wheat, and corn
- Origin: Shui Jing Distillery, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; heritage to 1408
- Collection: Wellbay limited edition — Dragon (king of beasts) packaging
- Heritage: 600+ years of continuous production; the oldest continuously operating baijiu distillery in China
The Emperor's Edition of the Wellbay Collection
If the Phoenix represents elegance, the Dragon represents power — and the bottle delivers it: highly floral and perfumed on the nose, with pineapple, guava, and kiwi fruit, developing smoky complexity and tropical fruit on the mid-palate. Like every Shui Jing Fang, it's distilled with yeasts descended from the 600-year-old cultures recovered from the distillery's ancient cellars. Browse more from Shui Jing Fang or see the companion Phoenix edition.
Tasting Notes
Highly floral, perfumed nose — pineapple, guava, and kiwi; smoky complexity on the mid-palate alongside tropical fruits, white flowers, and hints of herbs; powerful and complex with the nong xiang style's hallmark elegance; clean, intense finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in small pours, the way baijiu is meant to be drunk — it also stands up brilliantly to Sichuan cuisine. Keep a bottle on hand for Lunar New Year and other celebrations where the Dragon's symbolism of power and good fortune fits the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dragon symbolize on Shui Jing Fang?
In Chinese culture the Dragon is the king of beasts and symbol of the Emperor — power, prestige, and good luck.
Is Dragon baijiu different from the standard Shui Jing Fang?
Yes — it's a limited Wellbay Collection edition at 53% ABV (vs 52% for the core Wellbay), with a more perfumed, tropical-leaning profile.
Is baijiu good for gifting?
It's one of the great gifting spirits — the Dragon edition was designed expressly as a distinguished gift for guests, friends, and family.
Power in a bottle — order Shui Jing Fang Dragon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.