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Moutai Year of the Rabbit

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Year of the Rabbit Range

Moutai Year of the Rabbit, celebrating the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rabbit, is a unique release of Moutai Feitian. It holds a special place as the “tenth member” in the Moutai Zodiac collection.

The Moutai Zodiac series, released in limited quantities aligned with the Chinese zodiac calendar, serves as a captivating fusion of zodiac culture, the Wuxing, and the rich tradition of Chinese artistry. This collection has become a coveted treasure for collectors, known for its remarkable potential for appreciation, with an astounding appreciation rate of over 3000%.

The bottle design of Moutai Year of the Rabbit is adorned with the elegant “Tian Miao Green” colour, drawing inspiration from the “Wood” element in the Wuxing theory. It showcases a Chinese painting titled “Yu Tu Cheng Xiang,” which beautifully captures the symbolism of the auspicious Jade Rabbit. This edition seamlessly combines art, culture, and craftsmanship for both collectors and connoisseurs to savour.

About Moutai

Named after the place of origin and produced only along the Chishui River in Moutai Town of China’s Guizhou Province, Moutai is the original and typical representative of China’s Sauce Aroma baijiu, and the pinnacle of Chinese baijiu.

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Tasting notes

ALCOHOL VOLUME

53% alc/vol

AROMA STYLE

Sauce aroma

APPEARANCE

Clear, transparent with a slight yellowish tint.

NOSE

A blend of floral, fruity, and herbal notes. A pleasant, intense fragrance of soy sauce, with undertones of plum, pear, and honey with a subtle hint of smokiness.

PALATE

Smooth, balanced, and full-bodied, with a slightly sweet and savoury flavour profile. A unique umami taste that is often described as “Jiangxiang” with hints of soy sauce, mushroom, and nuttiness.

FINISH

Long and warming finish with a subtle aftertaste of anise.

Typical flavours

GRAIN FLAVOURS

Sugar cane, beets, earthy

YEAST FLAVOURS 

Pear, pineapple, chocolate, dried flowers

AGEING FLAVOURS

Ripe fruit, Parmesan

Food pairing guide

Moutai pairs well with spicy Sichuan cuisine, seafood, roasted meats, strong-flavoured cheeses, and dark chocolate, and is best served neat in a tulip-shaped glass.

Useful information

INGREDIENTS

Sorghum, wheat 

ORGANIC

Moutai is a product of natural fermentation without the addition of any artificial additives. It has been certified in China as a green organic product. The process is also conducted entirely by hand over a whole year, using sophisticated techniques which have been passed down for generations. The product is believed to have countless health benefits.

VEGAN

Yes

ALCOHOL VOLUME

53% 

BOTTLE VOLUME

500mL

GI INFORMATION

Maotai Town, Guizhou

More about Moutai

Located in China’s Guizhou Province, Kweichow Moutai is named after the town of the same name and can only be produced along the Chishui River where the town is located, which is the world’s most valuable liquor brand. Moutai is the original and typical representative of China’s Sauce Aroma baijiu, and has been the pinnacle of Chinese baijiu for the last century. Most recently, Moutai has successfully shared the title of “World’s Top Three Distilled Liquors” alongside Cognac and Scotch whisky. Moutai has a long history commencing in 135 BC, its predecessor, the Jujiang liquor produced around the current Moutai Town was chosen as an imperial tribute. In 1915, Moutai won the gold prize at the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Today, the ancient traditional technique is perfectly integrated with modern technology to create the No. 1 distilled liquor brand.

Award list

1999 Moutai series of products passed green food certification of Green Food Development Center of Ministry of Agriculture
2001 Moutai series of products passed organic food certification of (Nanjing) Organic
Food Development Center of the National Environmental Protection Bureau
2001 Certified as “Products With Protected Designation of origin”
2001 Certified by ISO9002 Quality Control System
2001 Certified by ISO14001 Environmental Management System
Gold Medal of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) Spirits Selection
“Best Baijiu” Prize and “Double Gold Medal” of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal of the 9th World Spirits Award
No. 1 in Special Gold Prize of (US) “Famous Liquor Appraisal in Commemoration of the
80th Anniversary of Panama Pacific International Exposition”
Gold Medal of the 5th Asia-Pacific International Trade Fair
Special Merit Award of the International Wine Exhibition in Bordeaux, France
Gold Medal of the 4th World Famous Liquor Fair in Tokyo, Japan
Supreme Gold Prize of the Hong Kong International Food Fair
Gold Medal of the 1st Beijing International Fair
Gold Medal of the 2nd Beijing International Fair
Gold Medal of the 1st American International Wine Fair
Gold Medal of the 12th International Food Fair in Paris
Golden Laurel Leave Prize of the International Food and Tourism Contest in Paris
Gold Prize of the Panama Pacific International Exposition in USA
First Prize of the 3rd World Advertisement Convention China Import and Export
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Hong Kong “Star of Asia” Packaging Award
“Star of the World” International Packaging Supreme Prize in Paris
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