Moutai Commemorative Sets: How Many Do You Recognize? — Baijiu Handbook

01.Moutai · Chinese Zodiac
Chinese zodiac culture is one of China's unique traditional cultures. In 2014, Moutai launched its first Moutai zodiac liquor—the Year of the Jiawu Horse zodiac liquor, pioneering zodiac baijiu. Subsequently, Moutai zodiac liquors for the Year of the Yiwei Goat, Bingchen Monkey, Dingyou Rooster, Wuxu Dog, Yihai Pig, Gengzi Rat, Xinchou Ox, Renyin Tiger, and Guimao Rabbit were successively introduced. In addition, there are the Huang Yongyu version of the Twelve Zodiac Animals and the Moutai Twelve Zodiac Animal Heads commemorative liquor.

Moutai Top Ten Zodiac Animals

Huang Yongyu's Twelve Zodiac Animals

Moutai Twelve Zodiac Animal Heads
02.Moutai · "Going Global" Series
The "Going Global" series is Guizhou Moutai's "Belt and Road" commemorative product. Currently, six "Going Global" series Moutai liquors have been launched, namely: Going to Australia, Going to Africa, Going to Santiago, Chile, Going to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Going to Moscow, Russia, and Going to Milan, Italy.

03.Moutai · Eight Scenes of Yanjing
The "Eight Scenes of Yanjing" refer to the eight most famous scenic spots in old Beijing. The "Eight Scenes of Yanjing Moutai Commemorative Liquor" was launched with the painting "Eight Scenes of Yanjing" by Qing Dynasty painter Zhang Ruocheng as its design element, and it is also the first "collaboration" between Moutai and old Beijing culture. In 2019, 50,000 sets were globally limited edition, with aged liquor, and production has now ceased.

04.Moutai · Twenty-Four Solar Terms
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are specific seasonal points in the calendar that indicate changes in natural rhythms and establish the "Twelve Month Jian". The Twenty-Four Solar Terms accurately reflect changes in natural rhythms and are not only a system of seasons for guiding agricultural production but also a folk system containing rich folk customs. Moutai's launch of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms liquor is a continuation of traditional culture, with the Twenty-Four Solar Terms series including 24 products across four series: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

05.Moutai · Ten Rhymes
Moutai's Chinese Rhyme series was launched in 2016 to promote liquor culture and create a Moutai cultural IP. It encompasses Ten Figures, Ten Landscapes, Ten Flowers and Birds, Ten Loves, and Ten Famous Flowers. All of the Moutai Ten Rhyme series are presented in sets of 10 bottles, featuring small-batch blended liquor quality, positioned as high-end collectibles with limited editions.

Ten Figures

Ten Landscapes

Ten Flowers and Birds

Ten Loves

Ten Famous Flowers
06.Moutai · Ten Bronze Wares
In 2004, the National Museum accepted the donation of "Moutai Ten Bronze Wine Vessels" and permanently collected them. Using these vessels as containers, Moutai Distillery officially launched Guizhou Moutai Liquor - Ten Bronze Wine Vessels in 2011. The ten famous Chinese bronze vessels are: Simuwu Ding, Owl Zun, Siyang Fangzun, Dayu Ding, Guo Jizi Bai Pan, Longhu Zun, Diaosheng Gui, Yanhou Yu, Bronze Bingjian, and Zeng Zhongyoufu Hu.

07. Expo Series
In 2010, as the designated baijiu for the Shanghai World Expo, Moutai launched four series of limited commemorative products: "Ambassadors of Peace", "Charming China", "Prosperous China", and "Expo Wedding Wine", totaling 81 bottles (45 bottles of National Pavilion Ambassadors of Peace + 34 bottles of Provincial Pavilion Charming China + 1 bottle of Prosperous China + 1 bottle of Expo Wedding Wine). The Ambassadors of Peace for the forty-five national pavilions were limited to 160 bottles each; Charming China was limited to 2,010 bottles each, Prosperous China was limited to 16,000 bottles, and Expo Wedding Wine was specially produced in 200,000 bottles.

Ambassadors of Peace

Charming China

Prosperous China

Expo Wedding Wine
08.Moutai · Chinese Dragon Set
The Moutai Chinese Dragon set consists of 8 bottles, with a limited release of 999 sets, making it highly collectible. The design features representative dragon patterns and various calligraphic styles of the character "dragon" from different Chinese dynasties, combined with a black bottle body, creating a strong aesthetic appeal. The liquor in the Chinese Dragon set is aged for 15 years, giving the product immense collection value.

09.Moutai · Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea
July 5, 2017, marked the 80th birthday of contemporary Chinese scholar, master of Chinese studies, and painting and calligraphy master Fan Zeng. Moutai Group celebrated his birthday by customizing and issuing a limited edition of "Sailing the Vast Sea - Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" Moutai liquor. The main body of the bottle is rectangular, marking Moutai's first use of a square bottle shape. The eight bottles combine to form a complete painting by Master Fan Zeng himself, "Sailing the Vast Sea - Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea." The bottle caps are multifaceted, with the characters "Lu" (prosperity), "Shou" (longevity), and "Fu" (good fortune) on three sides of each cap. This commemorative liquor was limited to 800 sets nationwide.

10.Moutai · Fifty-Six Ethnic Groups
In 2015, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of winning the Panama Gold Award, Moutai launched a complete set of 56 ethnic minority commemorative liquors for the Moutai Centennial Gold Award. The bottles incorporate the customs and cultures of China's 56 ethnic groups, symbolizing the close unity and coordinated development of all ethnic groups to create a beautiful era.

All 56 bottles feature small-batch special aged liquor. The packaging materials are a comprehensive collection of Chinese aesthetic elements, with each bottle individually designed to showcase the characteristics of each ethnic group. The set also includes commemorative stamps of the 56 ethnic groups issued by China Post, symbolizing the unity and longevity of the 56 ethnic groups.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How much is the recycling price for 1980s Moutai and Wuliangye old liquor?

A: The recycling price for single bottles of 1980s Feitian Moutai and Wuxing Moutai can reach five to six figures, depending on the condition of the bottle's ribbon, label, liquor bloom, and evaporation level. Wuliangye "Carrot Bottle" and Fenjiu old bottles also have considerable value. WhatsApp 94530784 to send photos for an instant quote.

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

A: Yes. Slight evaporation of old baijiu is normal and serves as proof of natural aging. However, if more than half has evaporated or the seal is broken, an on-site evaluation will be required.

Q: How can I distinguish between genuine and fake old Moutai?

A: Hong K Recycling authenticates from multiple angles, including the outer box, ribbon, label, bottle cap, liquor bloom, and anti-counterfeiting code. 1980s Moutai has specific batch characteristics, such as "Local State-Owned" lettering, a five-star logo, and cotton paper packaging. On-site verification is available.

Q: What are the spray codes and batch numbers on Moutai bottles used for?

A: The spray code records the production date and batch number, which are crucial for authenticating the liquor. The format and font of spray codes vary by era, following specific patterns, and professional appraisers can cross-reference them to verify the authenticity of the liquor.

Q: Is Moutai zodiac commemorative liquor worth collecting?

A: Due to their limited release and thematic collectibility, zodiac commemorative liquors typically have stable appreciation potential. Earlier years (such as 2014 Year of the Horse, 2015 Year of the Goat) have significantly higher recycling prices than their issue prices due to limited existing quantities. Collecting a complete set holds even greater value.

Further Reading - You Might Be Interested In

• 【Hong K Recycling Case Study】Mr. Chan from Kwun Tong makes space for a new hobby, discovers 1980s Wuxing Moutai at the back of his cupboard!
• Bottle Treasures Appraisal: How to Distinguish Different Versions of Moutai "Iron Cap" and Their Recycling Price Differences?
• Guizhou Moutai 15-Year/30-Year/50-Year: Analyzing Bottle Materials and Collection Focus of the Aged Series.