Shui Jing Fang Baijiu
Shui Jing Fang Baijiu is the flagship 750mL expression of China's oldest continuously operating baijiu distillery, bottled at 52% ABV (104 proof). Distilled from sorghum, rice, wheat, and corn in the strong-aroma style, it's aged in 1-ton terracotta urns — generally 3 to 5 years — then blended for consistency the way a non-vintage whisky is, using ancient yeast cultures descended from the distillery's 600-year-old cellars. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 52% (104 proof) — 750mL; strong-aroma (nong xiang) style
- Grain bill: mixed grain — sorghum, rice, wheat, and corn
- Aging: 3–5 years in 1-ton terracotta urns, blended for consistency
- Origin: Shui Jing Distillery, Chengdu, Sichuan, China — heritage to 1408
- Style: concentrated and rich; sour-plum and bitter-sweet notes
China's National Drink, From Its First Distillery
Shui Jing Fang means "the distillery by the well" — a reference to the founding well dug by Master Wang in 1408. The modern brand is the steward of that site: when the distillery was renovated in 1998, archaeologists unearthed the original large-scale ancient distillery, and bio-cultures from its cellars now live on in the qu fermentation agent of every bottle. The core expression is part of the Master Collection: intense yet smooth, full-flavored with fruitiness of pear and plum. Explore more from Shui Jing Fang or browse the store's world whiskies for a shelf-mate.
Tasting Notes
Delicate floral notes and herbal nuances over grainy depth; full-flavored pear and plum fruitiness with sour-plum notes and a bitter-sweet edge; intense yet smooth; an elegant, enduring finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in small pours — traditionally served as a toasting spirit. It's the classic pairing for Sichuan cuisine, and increasingly popular in craft cocktails where its intensity anchors tropical ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is baijiu made from?
Most baijiu is distilled from grain — Shui Jing Fang uses a mixed grain bill of sorghum, rice, wheat, and corn in the strong-aroma style.
Why is Shui Jing Fang so famous?
Its distillery is recognized as the oldest continuously operating baijiu distillery in China, with a heritage reaching back to 1408.
How long is Shui Jing Fang aged?
Generally 3–5 years in 1-ton terracotta urns, then blended for consistency.
Six centuries in every sip — order Shui Jing Fang Baijiu online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.