Er guo tou
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Er guo tou (simplified Chinese: 二锅头; pinyin: èrguōtóu; also called "Chinese white liquor" or "Chinese vodka") is a type of baijiu (distilled liquor) made from sorghum, produced in the People's Republic of China. Its official name is Red Star Er Guo Tou Jiu. It is 112 Proof, which is 56%alcohol by volume.
Er guo tou means "second distillation" (literally "head of the second pot"), which indicates its level of purity. It is a clear, potent spirit and takes six months to produce. It is often flavored with walnuts, longans, jujubes, ginseng, and/or sugar.[citation needed] Although over 60% alcohol it is also often blended with other spirits to produce a milder drink.
Er guo tou is often inexpensive, and thus particularly popular among blue-collar workers across northern and northeastern China. It is probably the most commonly drunk baijiu in Beijing, and is frequently associated with that city. Red Star (红星, hóng xīng) is a popular brand found in Beijing homes everywhere.
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