Wu Liang Ye ranks among China’s most famous baijiu, a strong-aroma spirit distilled in Yibin, Sichuan, from five grains: sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, and corn. The name means ‘five grains,’ and that blend gives the spirit its signature nongxiang profile floral and peppery on the nose, with pineapple and a touch of licorice across the palate. Wuliangye Yibin Co. has fermented in the same earthen pits for generations, and the depth shows. Bottled at 52% ABV, it drinks hot and aromatic, built for sipping in small cups rather than mixing. Serve it at room temperature with rich, savory food, the traditional pairing that balances its intensity.