Tipple Theory

Tipple Theory


Tipple Theory on Chinese Whiskey

June 23, 2024

In this episode Sean and September discuss distilling in China. Baijiu is the name for the most popular distilled spirit in China. It's somewhat akin to moonshine in the U.S. but with more refined production methods and appreciation in China. At the turn of the last century Baijiu was recognized at a festival abroad and since roughly 2020 China has been producing whiskey for export. The domestic Chinese whiskey market has a large and growing apatite for the whiskey and as such 48 distilleries are operating or under construction to produce whiskey locally.


Tune in and enjoy the full conversation on Chinese whiskey!