Here are the <Strong>top 20 most well-known Chinese白酒 (baijiu) brands with their English names, listed in approximate order of popularity and market influence. Note that rankings may vary depending on criteria (sales, history, regional influence, etc.):
1. 茅台 (Máotái) – Moutai
Type: Sauce aroma (Jiangxiang)Most iconic Chinese baijiu brand, produced in Guizhou.2. 五粮液 (Wǔliángyè) – Wuliangye
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Produced in Sichuan, known for its multi-grain recipe.3. 泸州老窖 (Lúzhōu Lǎojiào) – Luzhou Laojiao
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)One of the oldest distilleries, famous for "国窖1573" (National Cellar 1573).4. 洋河 (Yánghé) – Yanghe
Type: Light aroma (Qingxiang)Known for its premium "梦之蓝" (Mengzhi Lan / Dream Blue) series.5. 汾酒 (Fěn Jiǔ) – Fenjiu
Type: Light aroma (Qingxiang)Shanxi-based, one of China's oldest baijiu brands.6. 剑南春 (Jiànnánchūn) – Jiannanchun
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Historic brand from Sichuan, dating back to the Tang Dynasty.7. 郎酒 (Láng Jiǔ) – Langjiu
Type: Sauce aroma (Jiangxiang)Produced in Sichuan, rival to Moutai in the sauce-aroma category.8. 古井贡酒 (Gǔjǐng Gòngjiǔ) – Guijinggong
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Anhui-based, with a history of over 1,800 years.9. 西凤酒 (Xīfèng Jiǔ) – Xifengjiu
Type: Complex aroma (Fengxiang)Shaanxi specialty, one of China's "Four Great Baijiu" types.10. 水井坊 (Shuǐjǐngfāng) – Shuijingfang
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Premium sub-brand of Quanxing Group (Sichuan).11. 舍得酒 (Shědé Jiǔ) – Shedejiu
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Luxury brand under Tuopai Group (Sichuan).12. 沱牌 (Tuópái) – Tuopai
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Mass-market brand from Sichuan, parent company of Shedejiu.13. 国台 (Guótái) – Guotai
Type: Sauce aroma (Jiangxiang)Guizhou-based, positioned as a premium alternative to Moutai.14. 今世缘 (Jīnshìyuán) – Jinshiyuan
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Jiangsu-based, popular for weddings and celebrations.15. 酒鬼酒 (Jiǔguǐ Jiǔ) – Jiuguijiu
Type: Complex aroma (Mixiang)Hunan specialty with a distinctive "muddled" flavor profile.16. 口子窖 (Kǒuzi Jiào) – Kouzijiao
Type: Strong aroma (Nongxiang)Anhui-based, known for balanced flavor.17. 白云边 (Báiyún Biān) – Baiyunbian
Type: Sauce-strong blend (Jianxiang)Hubei-based, hybrid aroma style.18. 牛栏山 (Niúlánshān) – Niulanshan
Type: Light aroma (Qingxiang)Affordable Beijing brand with mass appeal.19. 红星二锅头 (Hóngxīng Èrguōtóu) – Red Star Erguotou
Type: Light aroma (Qingxiang)Classic Beijing "erguotou" (second distillation) baijiu.20. 老白干 (Lǎo Báigān) – Laobaigan
Type: Laobaigan aroma (Ganxiang)Hebei specialty, known for high alcohol content (67%+).Notes:
Aroma Types: Baijiu is categorized by aroma profiles (e.g., sauce, strong, light).Regional Variations: Brands from Sichuan (浓香型) and Guizhou (酱香型) dominate.Market Dynamics: Moutai and Wuliangye hold the largest market shares globally.Spelling: English names are typically direct transliterations of Chinese, though some brands use alternative spellings for international markets (e.g., "Moutai" instead of "Maotai").Let me know if you'd like details on specific brands! uD83EuDD43
