Distillery

Kweichow Moutai (Maotai)

Owned by Kweichow Moutai Company (state-controlled, publicly listed) · Renhuai (Maotai Town), Guizhou, China · Founded 1951

The world's most valuable spirits company by market cap (frequently exceeds Diageo + Pernod Ricard combined). Sauce-aroma (酱香) baijiu specialist — the most prestigious Chinese baijiu category. Made from sorghum + wheat qu, fermented in pits for 8 rounds across a year. Aged minimum 3 years before bottling, with the premium Flying Fairy (Feitian) aged longer. Flagship Chinese spirit — central to high-stakes business banquets.