Very enjoyable. Bought in NH. Salem. — 4 years ago
Pretty rye with elegance and s finesse finish. Medium bodied and very floral overall, with a range of blooms from lily to rose to orchid to violet and cherry blossom. Very lean and racy, with a dancer’s spirit, flowing effortlessly for a rye of this age. Lacks the signature spice expected, but has a fine tobacco sweetness throughout and a dark raisin streak. — 5 years ago
Rum-Brandy Hybrid. — 6 years ago
Wow, knocks your socks off lol — 3 years ago
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
This tasted more like a rye than a bourbon, stiff alcohol on the front but very pleasant. Needs some ice. — 6 years ago
Eric Urbani
Made from leaves, this unusual Greek spirit smells like carrots. Very smooth and tasty - makes an interesting cocktail. 28% abv / 56 proof. — 12 days ago