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Gujinggong

古井贡酒Gǔjǐnggòng jiǔ

Anhui

'Old well tribute liquor' from Cao Cao's hometown

Location
Gujing Town, Bozhou, Anhui
Region
Anhui
Owner
Anhui Gujing Distillery Co., Ltd. (listed)
Style
Strong aroma

Gujinggong, 'old well tribute liquor', is one of China's most valuable baijiu brands. It is made by Anhui Gujing Distillery in Gujing Town, near Bozhou, the hometown of the Han dynasty warlord and poet Cao Cao and of the physician Hua Tuo. The brand traces its story back more than 1,800 years, to the late Eastern Han dynasty, when alcohol was presented as tribute to the emperor.

Anhui Gujing is one of China's eight historic famous liquor enterprises and was the first listed liquor company in China to issue both A and B shares. Besides Gujinggong, the group owns Huanghelou and Laomingguang, and produces several aroma types. In Brand Finance's 2025 ranking, Gujinggong was the eighth most valuable spirits brand in the world.

Style and philosophy

Strong aroma baijiu made from a mash of sorghum, wheat and rice: grain, nuts, dried pineapple, sweet spice and a long, peppery finish.

Key bottles

  • Gujinggong Gu20:a premium baijiu in a dragon-wrapped bottle.
  • Gujinggong Chiew Ancient series:the classic range.

Visit

Location
Gujing Town, Bozhou, Anhui

Contact the distillery in advance to ask about visits.

Anhui安徽
Anhui

Sources

  1. Anhui Gujing Distillery Co., Ltd. — Shenzhen Stock Exchange profile, 2024
  2. Chinese brands raise the bar as global leaders in alcoholic drinks 2025 rankings — Brand Finance, 2025
  3. Don Julio takes world's strongest spirit title — The Spirits Business, 2025
  4. Chinese Baijiu and Huangjiu — Chemical Industry Press

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