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Customer receiving a gift bag beside Baijiu and Moutai bottles
Where to Buy Baijiu and Moutai in the San Gabriel Valley
Introduction Finding Chinese spirits in Southern California is easier than it once was, but finding the right bottle from a retailer that understands the category can still take some research.... Read more...
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Where to Buy Baijiu and Japanese Sake in Irvine, CA
Finding an interesting bottle for dinner, a celebration, or a thoughtful gift can be challenging when you are looking beyond familiar wine and spirits. That challenge becomes even greater with... Read more...
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Where to Buy Japanese Sake Near Me in Southern California
Searching for Japanese sake near me in Southern California can produce plenty of options, but finding good sake is a different question. A nearby grocery store or liquor shop may carry... Read more...
Customer receiving a gift bag beside a bottle and box of Moutai liquor
Where to Buy Moutai Near Los Angeles With Local Pickup
  Finding authentic Moutai in Southern California can be more complicated than stopping at the nearest liquor store. Kweichow Moutai is a distinctive style of Chinese baijiu with numerous bottle... Read more...
Customer receiving a red Chinese liquor gift bag at a specialty shop
How Does Baijiu Local Pickup Work in Southern California?
Introduction A Convenient Way to Buy Baijiu Without Waiting for Delivery Finding baijiu in Southern California can be different from shopping for more familiar spirits. Although baijiu is one of... Read more...
Three bottles of Dassai sake with sashimi and serving glasses
Dassai Sake Guide: Which Dassai Sake Bottle Should You Buy?
Introduction Dassai is one of the names many shoppers encounter when they begin exploring premium Japanese sake. Its polished presentation and focus on Junmai Daiginjo make the lineup appealing to... Read more...
Japanese sake bottle served with grilled fish, rice, and side dishes
What Is Honjozo Sake? Taste, Brewing Style, and Who Will Enjoy It
Walk into the world of Japanese sake and names such as Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and Honjozo can make choosing a bottle seem more complicated than it needs to be. Each... Read more...
Collection of Chinese baijiu bottles with tasting glasses
Baijiu Alcohol Content Explained: Why Is Baijiu So Strong?
Introduction The first thing many newcomers notice about baijiu is not its aroma, ingredients, or centuries of history. It is the number printed on the bottle. Baijiu frequently reaches alcohol... Read more...
Blue Chinese liquor bottle displayed with sorghum and grains
What Is Baijiu Made From? Sorghum, Grains, Qu, and Fermentation Explained
Baijiu can be surprising the first time you encounter it. The clear appearance may suggest a relatively simple spirit, but the production methods behind traditional Chinese baijiu can involve grains,... Read more...
Bottle of Kinmen Kaoliang liquor with grains and serving glasses
Kinmen Kaoliang 58 Explained: Taste, Strength, and the Best Way to Drink It
Introduction Kinmen Kaoliang 58 is a high-proof Taiwanese sorghum spirit that immediately stands out because of the number on its label: 58% alcohol by volume. For someone encountering kaoliang for... Read more...
Seasonal Sake and Food Pairings for Every Season
Seasonal Sake and Food Pairings for Every Season
The best seasonal sake and food pairings do not need complicated rules or expert tasting skills. Think about what naturally changes throughout the year. Spring brings fresh vegetables and delicate... Read more...
Does Rice Polishing Make Sake Better? Lower Numbers Do Not Always Mean Better Taste
Does Rice Polishing Make Sake Better? Lower Numbers Do Not Always Mean Better Taste
A sake rice polishing ratio tells you how much of each rice grain remains after its outer layers have been polished away. It sounds simple, but this little percentage can... Read more...