Shede Spirit of the Sages 52% vol. 0.5 l in a gift box online kaufen

Shede Spirit of the Sages is a premium strong-aroma baijiu from Sichuan, China, whose concept combines the Chinese spirits tradition with philosophical symbolism. The edition is also presented as ‘Dialogue Between Chinese & Western Sages’ or ‘The Path to Happiness’ and is inspired by the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Laozi and the Greek philosopher Socrates. At its heart lies the shared belief that contentment and the renunciation of excessive desire can pave the way to lasting happiness. The raw materials used include high-quality sorghum, which is processed and fermented using traditional methods. The base baijiu is aged for at least eight years, allowing its robust, strong-aroma style to harmonise as it matures.

With an alcohol content of 52 per cent, the Shede Spirit of the Sages Baijiu is an intense Chinese spirit with a distinctive aromatic profile. Shede originates from Sichuan, one of the most significant regions for Chinese baijiu, and this bottling is explicitly classified as belonging to the ‘Strong Aroma’ (Nongxiang) style. In addition to the spirit itself, the elaborately designed presentation also plays an important role: the design draws on the philosophical dialogue between Eastern and Western wisdom, lending the edition a distinct collector’s and gift appeal. The combination of baijiu aged for at least eight years, 52% alcohol by volume, the Strong-Aroma style and a philosophically conceived edition concept makes this 0.5-litre bottling an exceptional speciality. It is offered together with a matching gift box.

Tasting Note

Colour: Clear to slightly shimmering.

Nose: Complex and multi-layered, with notes of fermented grain, floral honey, dried fruit and spicy woody notes.

Palate: Full-bodied and smooth, with roasted sesame, caramel and vanilla, as well as a pronounced savoury, spicy umami component.

Finish: Long-lasting and elegant, with pepper, matured wood and an intense, warming spiciness.

Shede Spirit of the Sages is best served neat at room temperature in small baijiu glasses and is particularly well-suited to shared meals and special occasions. It pairs well with robust Chinese meat dishes, roast pork, duck, spicy Sichuan dishes or hearty starters that can hold their own against its intense, strong aroma profile. Due to its high alcohol content of 52 per cent, it is best enjoyed slowly in small portions. The combination of at least eight years’ ageing, a gift box and a philosophically inspired design also makes this bottling a special present for baijiu enthusiasts and collectors.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Chimex GmbH, Stadlauer Strasse 47, 1220 Vienna, Austria

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