Question 1

Does China make whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since 2021, international groups such as Pernod Ricard and Diageo, Chinese companies and independent investors have opened malt whisky distilleries in Sichuan, Yunnan, Anhui, Fujian and other provinces.

Question 2

What is the first Chinese whisky from an international group?

Accepted Answer

The Chuan Pure Malt, launched in 2023 by Pernod Ricard's The Chuan distillery in Emeishan, Sichuan.

Question 3

Does China make gin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Craft gins with Chinese botanicals such as Sichuan pepper, lotus flower and Buddha's hand citron are made in Shanghai and other cities.

Question 4

When did China start making brandy?

Accepted Answer

In 1914, when Changyu made China's first brandy in Yantai.

Question 5

Is baijiu a spirit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, baijiu is China's traditional spirit, and it has its own section on Wine Silk Road. This section covers the other spirits made in China.

Question 6

Can I buy Chinese whisky in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Rarely, for now. In 2023 The Whisky Exchange became the first UK retailer to stock Chinese whisky.

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Does China make whisky?+

What is the first Chinese whisky from an international group?+

Does China make gin?+

When did China start making brandy?+

Is baijiu a spirit?+

Can I buy Chinese whisky in Europe?+