If you guessed vodka, rum, or gin, give it another shot—it’s baijiu, China’s favorite liquor. A lifetime of visiting the country of my ancestors has taught me that gatherings there often ...

Unlike other types, the baijiu's fermentation occurs underground, with the liquor spending up to a decade in these ...

In 2015, Sandhaus published Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits and Drunk in China in 2019, which recounts his exploration of the liquor. A Chinese translation of the book was released ...

To Wan Bing, baijiu is more than just a liquor. "It's a symbol of cultural heritage, a tool for bridging worlds, and a calling," said Wan, president of the newly formed Chinese Liquor Culture ...