Moutai is highly regarded amongst people in Asia, is a prestigious gift and is a traditional drink to have with Chinese food. Made of organic sticky sorghum (similar to wheat), it takes five years to produce one bottle of Moutai. It is distilled 9 times and then aged 3 years in ceramic pots. The production cycle mirrors the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a complex beverage with a truly unique taste and history. Moutai has been used in official occasions at feasts and state banquets with foreign heads of state and distinguished guests visiting China. It was the only chosen alcoholic beverage presented as an official gift by Chinese embassies in foreign countries and regions.
