Xi Feng Jiu Bai XiFeng
Xi Feng Jiu Bai XiFeng is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL feng-aroma (fengxiang, "phoenix aroma") baijiu from Shaanxi — Xifengjiu is the defining house of this style, the one that sits between light and strong aroma on the baijiu spectrum. Its mash is unusual among baijius: 60% sorghum with barley, wheat, and pea (6.8% wheat and 24% pea per the bottle label), giving a layered grain character all its own. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof) — per the bottle label; some retailers list higher strengths, label wins
- Size: 750mL
- Style: feng-aroma (fengxiang, phoenix aroma) baijiu
- Mash: 60% sorghum, 8% barley, 6.8% wheat, 24% pea
- Origin: Shaanxi, China — Xifengjiu distillery
- Importer: CNS Enterprises, Pico Rivera, CA
The Phoenix Between Two Worlds
Feng-aroma baijiu is named for Fengxiang county, and Xifengjiu is its undisputed flagbearer — a style that borrows the cleanliness of light-aroma baijiu and the richness of strong-aroma, then adds a pea-and-barley grain note found nowhere else in the category. "Bai XiFeng" is the white-label bottling, and the phoenix on the label is the house's proud emblem. At 45%, it is one of the most approachable baijius on our shelf and a natural first bottle for the curious. Discover more baijiu at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Grain-forward and gently floral with a nutty pea-mash note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, layered — sorghum warmth over barley softness.
Finish: Clean and lingering with a mild peppery tail.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature to taste the feng-aroma grain complexity; it also mixes well into highballs, where its layered mash stands up to soda and citrus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is feng-aroma baijiu?
The phoenix-aroma style — Xifengjiu's house category, between light and strong aroma in intensity, made with a distinctive pea-and-barley mash.
What is the ABV of Bai XiFeng?
45% ABV (90 proof) per the bottle label — some retailer listings show other numbers, but the label is definitive.
What makes it different from erguotou?
Its mash bill: sorghum plus barley, wheat, and pea, versus erguotou's simpler sorghum base.
Is 45% baijiu strong?
For baijiu, 45% is on the approachable side — most classic baijius bottle at 52–56%.
Phoenix-aroma character in a classic label — order Xi Feng Jiu Bai XiFeng online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.