Asia Nikkei published this article by Nona Tepper about Matt Trusch and his brand byejoe, with the spirit produced in China, imported and refined in the U.S. and now sold in both countries. From the article: In the U.S., ByeJoe primarily appeals… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | I’m giving a short presentation at a baijiu conference in Fuzhou this week and that meant sifting through lots of photos to find a few that would fit. And that inspired me to post ten that… Continue Reading
Jim Boyce | Pleasantly surprised is the typical reaction when someone first tries Taizi. Not only because it hails from New Zealand, a nation few would associate with baijiu, but also due to the taste. Taizi is made with Australia… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Get ready for baijiu, baozza and Big Trouble in Beijing on August 9. Here’s the lineup of Q Bar festivities for World Baijiu Day. THE BAIJIU Starting from 6:30 PM, try ~10 ml tasters of Taizi… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | R&D Cocktail Lab in Taipei is back for World Baijiu Day with new digs—here’s hoping the weather gods behave this time and there’s no repeat of last year’s typhoon! Known for creative drinks that use seasonal… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Out of the blue this week, I received a message from former Beijing bar owner Joseph Kornides, he who started the diminutive 12sqm Bar and created a baijiu cocktail called Baijiu Blizzard a decade ago. Kornides… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | U.S. brand ByeJoe is back for World Baijiu Day and is lining up venues that include Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, says owner Matt Trusch. (See here for Trusch’s “four p’s” philosophy… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Sydney is once again on the World Baijiu Day map as the Kweichow Moutai Showroom returns with another tasting. “We’ll have baijiu tastings in our store from 3 PM to 7 PM on August 9,” says… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | The UK got its own baijiu bar this year when Fu by Epicured opened in Liverpool. And, says manager Andrew Robinson, the venue has special plans for this year’s World Baijiu Day. “For World Baijiu Day,… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Pop-Up Beijing and Good Works will partner on August 6 for what might be a first: an event that pairs baijiu with both coffee and tea. Good Works is a not-for-profit project that sources its beans… Continue Reading