[Baijiu Notes] Besides the zodiac, what other dragon-themed commemorative baijiu does Maotai offer?

Kweichow Moutai (Jiachen Year of the Dragon) zodiac commemorative liquor was launched, with over 8 million people applying online on the first day, breaking the iMoutai platform's application record. The "Dragon Moutai" became extremely popular, not only because of its zodiac attribute but also because of the special affection Chinese people have for the dragon.

The dragon is the totem of the Chinese nation, and there are countless auspicious blessings associated with it, such as "dragon-horse spirit" and "dragon soaring, tiger leaping." On the first day of its launch, the market price of the "Dragon Moutai" reached a maximum of 7,000 yuan. In recent days, with increased market supply, the price has rapidly fallen back, and interested Moutai fans can prepare to purchase it.
The dragon is the most frequently appearing element in Moutai commemorative liquors. Besides the zodiac liquor, what other Moutai commemorative liquors feature dragon-themed designs? Let's take a look today.
01. Shuang Long Hui (Two Dragons Converging)
In the Moutai collection circle, when dragons are mentioned, "Shuang Long Hui" immediately comes to mind. As one of the highest-capacity commemorative liquors in Moutai's product line, Shuang Long Hui holds an extremely high status in the collection circle, and its market price has long exceeded one million.

This liquor was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Moutai winning the Panama Gold Award and the first anniversary of the establishment of the Famous Wine Collection Committee of the China Alcoholic Drinks Association. The bottle body features two golden dragons coiled around it, grand and imposing. Many large-capacity Moutai commemorative liquors have referenced the structure of Shuang Long Hui, making it a milestone for large-capacity Moutai liquors.
02. Vintage Liquors
Vintage liquors are the most common Moutai liquors with dragon elements. The (30), (50), and (80) year old aged liquors all feature dragon element reliefs on their bottles.

03. 1949.10.1-2019.10.1
This liquor was launched on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Moutai fans refer to this liquor as the "70th Anniversary Small Celebration."

04. Jackie Chan Collector's Edition
This collector's edition Moutai liquor, specially customized for Jackie Chan, features a special aged quality. Its red and gold tones are very festive, the bottle is covered with "dragon" prints, and a golden dragon relief is emblazoned on it. The liquor quality, design, and commemorative significance are all very substantial.
05. Jiu Long Mo Bao (Nine Dragons Calligraphy)
Jiu Long Mo Bao comes in three age specifications: 15 years, 30 years, and 80 years. Its name and design are both related to the dragon element, and it includes a set of "Original Nine Dragons Calligraphy" written by 11 calligraphers, making it highly valuable for art and collection, with a very high market price.

06. Commemorative Panama Gold Award 100th Anniversary Collector's Edition
This liquor is known as "Centennial Zhencang" in the industry. It comes in a set of 4 bottles, with liquor qualities being 5-year classic Jiang fragrance, 15-year aged fragrance, 30-year mellow aged, and 50-year understated heavenly fragrance. The total years of aging add up to exactly 100 years, corresponding to Moutai winning the Panama Gold Award 100 years ago.

07. Macao Famous Wine Collectors Association
This liquor comes in a set of two, affectionately called "Yellow Dragon and Black Dragon" by Moutai fans. After the Moutai of the Year of the Goat surged in value, the similarly designed Yellow Dragon also became popular for a while.

08. New Century Collection & Century Classic
Due to the white and black dragons carved on the bottle shoulders, these two are referred to as "White Dragon and Black Dragon" by Moutai fans. Their market availability is extremely scarce.


09. VIP Special Edition & Golden VIP & Red VIP
The VIP Special Edition Moutai was once used as a gift for heads of state, making its status paramount in the Moutai hierarchy. Its upgraded versions, Golden VIP and Red VIP, maintain a similar overall design, with golden dragons accompanying the bottle, full of Chinese cultural characteristics.

10. Chinese Dragon Series
This series consists of 8 bottles, namely Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, Chinese Dragon, and Nine Dragons Royal Zun. The design has a strong historical texture, and the packaging uses solemn and heavy ebony material, making it highly valuable for collection.

11. Zisha Golden Dragon Treasure
The Zisha Golden Dragon is the most "dominant" looking in the precious collection series. Besides the "Golden Osmanthus Leaf Award" and "Treasure" logos on the packaging box, a golden dragon covers the outer box, giving it a strong and grand texture. The bottle feels like zisha clay, draped with auspicious clouds, corresponding to the golden dragon on the bottle box, symbolizing auspiciousness and success.

12. Chinese Dragon
The back label of this liquor depicts a map of China with a magnificent golden auspicious dragon coiled around it, hence its name. It is grand and auspicious.

If you own any Moutai from the Dragon series, please contact Hong Kong Recycling. If you wish to sell your Dragon-themed Moutai, Hong Kong Recycling will offer you a satisfactory recycling solution. If you don't wish to sell, we can also provide you with advice on how to collect and preserve your Dragon-themed Moutai.

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Further Reading - You Might Be Interested

• 【Hong Kong Recycling Case Study】Mr. Chan from Kwun Tong clears space for new hobby, finds 1980s Five Star Moutai at back of cupboard!
• 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: Analyzing Bottle Materials and Collection Focus for Vintage Series.