20/09/2026
A reference guide to finding your aroma style of Baijiu.
ꜱᴀᴠᴏᴜʀ ʙᴀɪᴊɪᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴀ ꜱᴏᴍᴍᴇʟɪᴇʀ.
Baijiu is gaining popularity outside of China in recent years. Once you understand 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀, choosing Baijiu becomes a little less mysterious.
Three distinct tastes, three unique experiences.
Prefer the 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 of sake or soju?
Light Aroma may be your place to begin.
Light aroma is generally regarded as more approachable for someone new to Baijiu, because of its clean, pure and delicate character.
Try :
- Fenjiu
- Red Star Erguotou
Enjoy 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 spirits such as wh***ey & brandy?
Strong Aroma, the style behind names such as Guojiao 1573 and Shui Jing Fang, offers a fuller depth & fruitier expression that suit your taste.
Try :
- Guojiao 1573
- WuLiangYe
- Shui Jing Fang
- Label Origins - Grand Spring
And if your palate leans towards 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 such as peated wh***ey, umami finish?
Sauce Aroma is where the journey goes deeper.
Try :
- Kweichow Moutai
- Langjiu
There is no right or wrong starting point.
Just a Baijiu that speaks to your own palate.
Which aroma style would you try first?
All baijius mentioned are available on our ALH website.
