Fruity and sweet, Ming River Sichuan Baijiu is distilled and bottled at the Luzhou Laojiao distillery in Sichuan, China. Aromas of green apple, papaya, melon and tangy, savoury hints fill the nose, complemented by notes of pink peppercorn, pineapple, anise and hints of brine on the palate.Distilled from crushed fermented wheat.

Silk Road Rose Fenjiu: "Based in Shanxi province, southwest of Beijing, Famed for its elegant ‘light-aroma’ style. With a history dating back 6,000 years, the Fenjiu Distillery still follows the ancient methods, using organic sorghum, water drawn from the Gouzhuang spring 840 metres below the nearby forest, double fermentation, double distillation with cornhusks added to the fermented grain, and long maturation periods in ceramic pots. The grain culture used to start the fermentation process is a combination of barley, peas and water, formed into bricks and left to develop in warm, humid conditions for up to two months until they grow yeasts, fungi and microorganisms. Fenjiu is matured in ceramic jars for between five and 30 years before blending and bottling. These breathable containers allow micro-oxygenation of the spirit and remove impurities, all without adding flavour. The Silk Road series is exclusively for overseas market.Although no sugar was added, the Silk Road Rose Fenjiu presents a soft rose sweetness, making it a perfect pair to a sweet dish or class tonic water." Nose: Rose petal, caramel, red cherry, banana, honey, rosemary, oregano, pineapple Palate: Kumquat, dried apricot, rose petal, gentle sweetness, banana, cherry, soft and attractive finish Food pairing: Chocoalte Tart, Strawberry mousse

Nose: Tropical fruits, vanilla and light creamy honey, cherry, apple, orange, roasted nuts and hints of peppercorn. Palate: Brown sugar and soft almonds, hints of oak and pine, liquorice root and marmalade on brown toast, some tangy and sweet spices add a nice bitter kick, soft fruity and mellow tones with hints of elderflower and light cream.

Kohaku No Madoromi Shochu is a classic example of a traditional shochu made with 85% sweet potato and 15% rice, and is rich, bursting with undergrowth aromas, velvety on the palate, and delicately sweet in the finish.