Chinese baijiu is for drinking, not a luxury item for the Chinese people — A record of Hongkang Baijiu Recycling

In recent years, the Chinese baijiu market has been booming, and the prices of many baijiu brands have soared, giving birth to a new Chinese luxury item – high-end Chinese baijiu.
We believe that liquor is for drinking, so please do not speculate, and do not blindly invest or collect. A bottle of liquor costing several thousand or even tens of thousands of yuan is not what a distillery should be doing.

Below, let's see which Chinese liquors can be considered luxury goods.
It's still the old saying – liquor is for drinking. Given the current consumption levels in China, a 500ml bottle of baijiu with a unit price exceeding 800 yuan is considered a luxury item by us. So, what are the luxury Chinese baijiu brands?
1. Feitian Moutai, Zodiac Moutai, Commemorative Moutai, etc.;
2. Wuliangye Puwu, 1618, etc.;
3. Qinghualang, Qingyunlang, Hongyunlang, etc.;
4. Luzhou Laojiao Guojiao 1573;
6. Yanghe Mengzhilan;
7. Jiannanchun Dongfanghong 1949;
8. Fenjiu Qinghua 50;
8. High-end products from famous brands such as Xifeng, Dongjiu, Gujinggong, Jiuguijiu, Caitaofang, etc.;

Chinese Baijiu is for drinking, not a luxury item for Chinese people - National - Second-hand Old Liquor Recycling Network

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How much do you pay for 80s Moutai and Wuliangye old liquor?

A: The回收價 (recycling price) for a single bottle of 80s Feitian Moutai and Wuxing Moutai can reach five to six figures, depending on the bottle's ribbon, label, liquor bloom, and degree of evaporation. Wuliangye "Radish Bottle" and Fenjiu "Old Bottle" also have considerable value. WhatsApp 94530784 for an instant quote by sending pictures.

Q: If some baijiu has evaporated, will you still buy it?

A: Yes. Slight evaporation of old baijiu is normal and is a sign of natural aging. However, if more than half has evaporated or the seal is broken, an on-site assessment is required.

Q: How to distinguish genuine old Moutai from fakes?

A: Hong Kang Merchant assesses from multiple angles including the outer box, ribbon, label, bottle cap, liquor bloom, and anti-counterfeiting codes. 80s Moutai has specific batch characteristics, including the words "地方國營" (State-owned Local), the Five-Star logo, and cotton paper packaging. On-site verification can be done immediately.

Q: Besides Moutai, what other baijiu brands have recycling value?

A: Wuliangye (especially old versions), Guojiao 1573, Langjiu Qinghualang, Fenjiu Laobaifen, and other famous liquors also have a recycling market. However, overall, Moutai's recycling liquidity and premium capabilities far exceed other baijiu brands.

Q: How much is the recycling price for loose Moutai (without a box) discounted?

A: Moutai without a box is usually discounted by 10-20%. However, if it is a particularly valuable vintage (such as pre-80s), even in bare bottle condition, the recycling price can still be very considerable. The key is the condition of the liquor and confirmation of its authenticity.

Further Reading - You might be interested in

• 【Hong Kong Recycling Case Study】Mr. Chan from Kwun Tong makes space for new hobby, finds 80s Five-Star Moutai under the cabinet!
• Bottle Treasure Appraisal: How to distinguish different versions of Moutai "Iron Cap" and their recycling price differences?
• Kweichow Moutai 15-Year/30-Year/50-Year: Analysis of the Aged Series bottle materials and key collection points.