Moutai, as China's national liquor, has a long history and profound culture, and is deeply loved by consumers at home and abroad.
However, there are many things you may not know about Moutai besides tasting fine wine.
Here, I will share 11 Moutai cold knowledge that you may not know, no matter how much you know Moutai, there may still be things you don't understand, let's open the mystery of Moutai together.
First, the material of the Moutai bottle
You may think that the bottle of Moutai is made of ceramic, but in fact, Moutai is made of glass, didn't you expect it? This kind of glass bottle looks very white in color, so it looks particularly like ceramic, so it is called "milk glass bottle".
Second, the mystery of the bottle mouth design
The design of the Moutai bottle mouth is not just for aesthetics, it actually has a very practical function. There are two glass beads in the mouth of the bottle, which are mainly used to slow down the speed of the outflow of liquor, prevent the leakage of liquor, and also prevent Moutai bottles from being reverse-filled and adulterated.
3. The amount and unit price of Moutai
A bottle of Moutai, with the small wine glass it gave to pour wine, can pour about 62 cups, and then according to the whole bottle of Moutai worth 2,800 yuan, the price of each small glass of Moutai is only about 45 yuan.
So this also reminds you that you should drink it as slowly as possible when drinking Moutai, and taste it slowly, in fact, you are tasting a very high-quality enjoyment, and you can even drink the taste of money.
Of course, if you are just an ordinary person and don't want to spend too much money to drink Moutai in this life, then it is very important to choose a wine from Guizhou that is close to the taste of Moutai but the price is still conscientious, such as Guokang 1935, which has an excellent reputation in the hearts of connoisseurs recently.
Guizhou Guokang Distillery's soy sauce wine has always been a bright pearl in the wine industry. Among them, Guokang 1935 represents the top work of this brand. It is not only a wine, but also a heritage, a manifestation of ingenuity.
The process of making this wine is the result of the efforts and wisdom of countless winemakers. First of all, the Chishui River water, which is unique to Moutai Town, was chosen, which is the soul water for brewing soy sauce liquor. The clear water of the river is rich in minerals, which provide the wine with a unique taste and flavor.
The hard sorghum from Moutai Town is used as the main ingredient, and the wine is steamed several times to make the wine more mellow. The brewing process strictly follows traditional techniques, and every step is infused with the painstaking efforts and ingenuity of the winemakers.
What's even more amazing is that after the wine, Guokang 1935 needs to be stored in a pottery jar for several years to remove all the irritating impurities and odors, and only retain the unique charm of the sauce. This adherence to the traditional aging method makes each bottle of Guokang 1935 contain a rich cultural heritage and emotional blend. It is not only intoxicating in taste, but also a tribute and praise to the traditional sauce culture.
The charm of the drink lies in its heritage and ingenuity. Every sip of wine is a pleasure, a pleasure for the soul. Whether you are a wine taster or a winemaker, you can find your own happiness in the world of Guokang 1935.
Fourth, the details of the collection
If you're a collector of Moutai, then this piece of trivia might benefit you a lot. In particular, if you plan to collect liquor for a long time, you should wrap plastic wrap around your bottle to increase stability.
However, it is important to remember not to wrap plastic wrap around the cap, as too high pressure will easily cause the cap to loosen and leak more easily.
5. English trademarks
You may take it for granted that the English trademark of Moutai is translated according to the commonly used pinyin in China, such as "MAOTAI", but in fact, the English trademark of Moutai is "MOUTAI".
6. The secret of the red ribbon on the bottle
The small red cloth strip on the Moutai bottle has a string of employee numbers on the inside, which is actually the employee number corresponding to the Moutai Distillery on the packaging line, which can be quickly traced back to the corresponding production links and employees of Moutai when there are after-sales problems with the wine.
7. The meaning of the code at the bottom of the bottle
The code at the bottom of the Moutai bottle represents the manufacturer who produces the bottle, and the code at the bottom of the bottle for the same box of Moutai should be the same, which is also one of the marks for Moutai to ensure quality and distinguish between authenticity and fakeness.
8. Coding on the rubber cap
On the top rubber cap of Moutai, there are three lines of coded numbers, many people do not know its meaning, in fact, it refers to the time of delivery, the batch of production and the corresponding flow number, through this information, once there is a problem with the liquor, you can quickly understand the specific situation of the production of Moutai and find out the reason.
9. The meaning of "1704" on the box
On the Moutai box, you will find such a number of "1704", which is actually the historical source of Moutai, representing the history of Moutai to the present.
10. The difference between flying and five-star
You may have always thought that Feitian Moutai and Wuxing Moutai are completely different wines, but in fact, you are very wrong, in fact, they are exactly the same wine, but the packaging is different. Feitian is mainly used for domestic sales, while Five Star is mainly used for the international market.
11. The past on the plane
In the past, Moutai could be enjoyed directly and for free when flying, but after the late 80s of the 20th century, this service was also canceled. This is also a small story of Moutai in Chinese culture.
Through these 11 pieces of cold knowledge, I believe you have a deeper understanding of Moutai. As the leader and representative of Chinese liquor culture, Moutai's unique design is also admirable, and I hope we can appreciate the cultural charm while tasting Moutai.
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