- Category
- Baijiu
- Aroma type
- Strong Aroma
- Region
- Sichuan
- Distillery
- Luzhou Laojiao
- ABV
- 52%
- Raw materials
- Sorghum
Taste profile
Aroma intensity
DelicateIntenseAroma intensity: 4 out of 5Sweetness
DrySweetSweetness: 3 out of 5Body
LightFullBody: 4 out of 5Finish
ShortLongFinish: 4 out of 5
Aromas
- honey
- pine resin
- grilled pineapple
- flowers
- raisin
Overview
Guojiao 1573 is the flagship of Luzhou Laojiao, made in the 'National Cellar': fermentation pits dug in 1573 and in continuous use ever since, protected as a national cultural relic. It is one of the reference bottles of strong aroma baijiu.
Tasting
- Appearance
- Colourless and transparent.
- Nose
- Floral, with honey, pine resin and grilled pineapple; an elegant cellar aroma.
- Palate
- Velvety, sweet and clean, with a burst of fruit; soft and harmonious.
- Finish
- Long, with a raisin-like note.
Production
- Type
- Strong aroma baijiu
- Volume
- 500 ml
- Notes
- Handcrafted with Luzhou Laojiao's traditional brewing technique, listed as national intangible cultural heritage. The baijiu is a blend of spirits aged for five years and for decades in natural caves.
Serving
- Temperature
- Room temperature, or chilled to about 12 °C, as the producer suggests
- Glass
- Small baijiu glass
- Decanting
- Not needed.
Pairing
- Hot pot
- Mapo tofu
- Kung Pao chicken
The sweetness and fruit of strong aroma baijiu balance the heat of Sichuan cooking.
Sources
- Guojiao 1573 Classic — Luzhou Laojiao
- Guojiao National Cellar 1573 Baijiu — LCBO
- National Cellar 1573 — Dan Murphy's