Its Alcohol-By-Volume (ABV) can top 60% – in comparison spirits like scotch whisky and tequila typically have an ABV of around 40%. “Baijiu certainly still has its place in Chinese liquor consumption, …
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Whisky takes a shot at China’s Baiju-ruled market
Its Alcohol-By-Volume (ABV) can top 60% – in comparison spirits like scotch whisky and tequila typically have an ABV of around 40%. “Baijiu certainly still has its place in Chinese liquor consumption, …