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liuzhou

liuzhou

17 hours ago, FauxPas said:

Here are the other two offerings at the government stores. I should check one of the speciality private stores also when I am over that way. 

 

This one (Tapaijiu) is not inexpensive! ($167 Cdn) The store description says "Amber coloured, this traditional shaoxing rice wine (huadiao) has been stored in a ceramic jar and aged for 20 years. It has an aromatic and pleasantly nutty taste." It looks like it is still "Pagoda Brand".  I find it difficult to see the characters at the bottom of the box, not sure if @liuzhoucan? 

 

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And this one, 5 year old. SHAOXING NUERHONG BREWING 

 

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Yes, the first is Pagoda brand. I can't entirely make out the writing at the bottom, but it appears just to be the company information. They make a point of stating that it is 'hand made' (the first two characters reading down) which is typical of that company. A good drinking quality Shaoxing.

 

Your jade coloured jar is typical of nu'erhong style. Does it give the age anywhere? It is made by my favourite Shaoxing supplier (all nu'erhong is), Gu Yue Long Shan. There is an introduction to the company here.

liuzhou

liuzhou

12 hours ago, FauxPas said:

Here are the other two offerings at the government stores. I should check one of the speciality private stores also when I am over that way. 

 

This one (Tapaijiu) is not inexpensive! ($167 Cdn) The store description says "Amber coloured, this traditional shaoxing rice wine (huadiao) has been stored in a ceramic jar and aged for 20 years. It has an aromatic and pleasantly nutty taste." It looks like it is still "Pagoda Brand".  I find it difficult to see the characters at the bottom of the box, not sure if @liuzhoucan? 

 

23768.jpg

 

And this one, 5 year old. SHAOXING NUERHONG BREWING 

 

561530.jpg

 

Yes, the first is Pagoda brand. I can't entirely make out the writing at the bottom, but it appears just to be the company information. They make a point of stating that it is 'hand made' (the first two characters reading down) which is typical of that company. A good drinking quality Shaoxing.

 

Your jade coloured jar is typical of nu'erhong style. Does it give the age anywhere?

liuzhou

liuzhou

12 hours ago, FauxPas said:

Here are the other two offerings at the government stores. I should check one of the speciality private stores also when I am over that way. 

 

This one (Tapaijiu) is not inexpensive! ($167 Cdn) The store description says "Amber coloured, this traditional shaoxing rice wine (huadiao) has been stored in a ceramic jar and aged for 20 years. It has an aromatic and pleasantly nutty taste." It looks like it is still "Pagoda Brand".  I find it difficult to see the characters at the bottom of the box, not sure if @liuzhoucan? 

 

23768.jpg

 

And this one, 5 year old. SHAOXING NUERHONG BREWING 

 

561530.jpg

 

Yes, the first is Pagoda brand. I can't entirely make out the writing at the bottom, but it appears just to be the company information. The make a point of stating that it is 'hand made' (the first two characters reading down, which is typical of that company. A good drinking quality Shaoxing.

 

Your jade coloured jar is typical of nu'erhong style. Does it give the age anywhere?

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