Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor

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Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor is a renowned high-proof sorghum spirit from Taiwan’s Kinmen Islands, celebrated for its strong flavor and cultural significance.

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Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor canonical 1
Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf baijiu
distilled spirit
sorghum liquor
aging often bottled unaged
sometimes aged in ceramic jars
alcoholByVolume 38% ABV
53% ABV
58% ABV
alsoKnownAs Kinmen Gaoliang
linked to: Kinmen Kaoliang

Kinmen Kaoliang
金門高粱酒
aromaNotes ethereal alcohol notes
floral
grainy
countryOfOrigin Taiwan
culturalSignificance associated with Kinmen local identity
popular gift item in Taiwan
served at banquets and celebrations
distillationType multiple distillation
exportedTo China
Europe
North America
Southeast Asia
fermentationBase sorghum mash
flavorProfile aromatic
dry
intense
strong
languageOfName Chinese
legalStatus regulated alcoholic beverage in Taiwan
mainIngredient sorghum
marketPosition one of Taiwan’s most famous liquors
notableVariant 38% Kinmen Kaoliang
58% Kinmen Kaoliang
specially aged commemorative editions
ownership Kinmen County Government (via Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc.)
packaging gift boxes
glass bottles
placeOfOrigin Kinmen County
linked to: Kinmen

Kinmen Islands
linked to: Kinmen
producer Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc.
regionSpecialty Kinmen
scriptOfName Traditional Chinese
servingTemperature room temperature
slightly chilled
tastePerception can be perceived as harsh by unaccustomed drinkers
typicalColor clear
typicalServingGlass small shot glass
usedFor gift-giving during festivals
toasting at formal occasions

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Kinmen famousProduct Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor producer Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc.
linked to: Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor