Freddy R. Troya

8.9

A very well-balanced merlot from Hebei region, a compote of red fruits, aromatic with rounded tannins, fruity and slightly juicy. A hint of chocolate and some dried leaves and black forrest by the back-end of the palate. Moderate texture and finish. — 2 months ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

Distillery: Hebei Xianwang Liquor
Name: Huang Han Jiao

Another local from Hebei Province, and another lower alcohol Baijiu (40+ % abv). Like the Shilixiang, on the "sweet" side, but perhaps a little softer and rounder. No musky tones, more a sort of floral fragrance and quite estery. The palate was quite similar to the Shilixiang - rich and melow mid-palate, and finishes sweet with a burn. It'a quite nice, but to be honest, I'd gravitate away from Baijiu after this trip. — 6 years ago

Eduardo de las Casas

9.0

Plesantly surprised, very balance, color is not the best but great aroma and taste — 9 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

A mix of red and blackberry fruits on both aroma and palate, coffee and cacao taste. Great mouthfeel, compote of red berries. Firm Tannins, low astringency and long finish. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Black forrest, blackberry notes and flavors. Structure tannins, sets on the rustic side, complex, rich and bold. Balanced acidity and solid finish. — a month ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

Distillery: Hebei Sanjing
Name: Shilixiang Baijiu

Fun apparent fact - Baijiu is the most consumed spirit in the world. But gosh... How little does the Western society know of this spirit. It's so difficult to find information on these bottles that are not in Mandarin (in English basically).

This distillery has to be king of the Hebei province (right outside Beijing). Signboards and ads are plastered everywhere with this very nicely branded disillery (love the bottle).

That said, this was pretty good. Alcohol on the lower side (40% abv). Sorghum and wheat based. It's on the "sweeter" side, even on the nose. Smells a touch musky, herbal and quite smooth on the mid-palate, finishes sweet and strong, but not necessarily harsh. Still burns unlike the Shandong Baijiu, but heck... It's Baijiu. It should burn. In my mind, this has sort of a richness, but not quite like Maotai's style and density. Still learning, so forgive the botched notes. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Earthy, light and approachable, elegant and delicate aromas of dark cherry and ripen strawberries. Medium Plus body, herbal and oaky finish. Very casual. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Very amber in color, Intense apricot and honeysuckle aromas, honeydew sirope, fruity, highly viscous on the palate, medium plus body, very welcoming with a long finish. Complex and high in ABV 15%. — a month ago

Elizabeth Rice

9.4

First showing of this wine outside of China and it doesn’t disappoint. — 6 years ago

Xu Ming

8.9

Soft, with tiny oaky. It's worth trying — 10 years ago