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Chinese Spirits Baijiu Yushan Taiwan Kaoliang Liquor Aged 5 years
Producer: TTL
Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor (Baiju) - China -
3 - 8 YO
Tas ng notes: So  lavender and pine needles on the nose, followed by a delicate palate that has a deligh ul mellowness. Clean and gentle, this spirit has just a touch of baked bamboo and Chinese pickle.
Chinese Spirits Baijiu Yushan Taiwan Kaoliang Liquor Aged 3 Years
Producer: TTL
Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor (Baiju) - China - 3 - 8 YO
Tas ng notes: Invigora ng and clean with a deligh ul and refreshing crispness. This has an invigora ng character full of delicate plum notes and a pleasant, bu ery texture, followed by a lingering, menthol finish.
Chinese Spirits Baijiu Yushan Taiwan Yuan Jiao Kaoliang Liquor Aged 8 Years
Producer: TTL
Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor (Baiju) - China - 3 - 8 YO
Tas ng notes: A beau ful spirit from start to finish. Some grain character comes through with a light salinity and sophis cated umami quality. This develops into a gentle florality, before a slight li  of complex honey sweetness on the finish.
Yanghe Spirit Classic Series (Sky)
Producer: Jiangsu Yanghe Dis llery Co Ltd
Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor (Baiju) - China - 33-46%
Tas ng notes: A nose of slightly over-ripe berries: raspberries and redcurrants. More fruit appears on the palate, with fresh conference pears, vanilla blossom, mango and guava. Exo c, powerful, and fruity.
Yanghe Spirit Classic Series (Dream_M6)
Producer: Jiangsu Yanghe Dis llery Co
Ltd
Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor (Baiju) - China - 50 - 56%
Tas ng notes: Bright and lively on the nose, with notes of candied fruit and jasmine. The spirit’s character is full and fruity, with lots of tropical fruit flavours including fresh pineapple and mango. The finish is long, lingering, and floral with a dash of raspberry.
Original Dis lled No. 21 Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Producer: Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc.
Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor (Baiju) - China - 58 - 66%
Tas ng notes: Excep onally dry, the nose and flavour of this is reminiscent of white grape skins; also, a touch of a pomace brandy. A er a while, hints of coastal vegeta on also appear on the nose along with citrus notes: orange, then tangerine. The finish is vibrant, with notes of mint, nutmeg, and ginger.
0.75L-58% Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Producer: Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. Tas ng Category: Kaoliang Liquor
(Baiju) - China - 58 - 66%
Tas ng notes: A crisp and rather dry spirit with hints of sea salt and a touch of ozone. Fino-like grape notes are clear on the palate, along with a touch of freshly cut apple. The finish has a lovely earthy pea ness.
Shasharakuraku Aka
Producer: Nishi Sake Brewing Co. Ltd Tas ng Category: Shochu - Sweet
Potato - Japan - 37-44%+
Tas ng notes: A li ed and aroma c nose reveals pronounced aromas of rose, violet, lychee and mango. Expressive and unusual. Rich and flavoursome on the palate, boas ng a perfumed, spicy, floral medley of flavour which leads in to a layered and delicate finish.
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