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When documenting Kweichow Moutai and other Moutai-series products, first distinguish the brand, the official product name and the stated producer. A series name is not a single product expression, and a red-and-white ...
When documenting Kweichow Moutai and other Moutai-series products, first distinguish the brand, the official product name and the stated producer. A series name is not a single product expression, and a red-and-white colour scheme is no substitute for the wording on the bottle.
Build a brand and product hierarchy first
List Kweichow Moutai, other Moutai-branded products and the stated producers separately. Record the official product name from the front label, the responsible entity shown on the back label, the volume, ABV and date code. This hierarchy covers only the bottles in hand; it is not presented as a complete brand catalogue.
- Transcribe the front and back labels verbatim; do not supplement the name from an online listing.
- Create separate records for bottles with the same name but different volumes, alcoholic strengths or batches.
- Match the carton label, bottle code, capsule and drinking cup to the same bottle number.
Series names are only used as classification clues
For terms such as 'commemorative', 'vintage' and 'sauce aroma', record where they appear, who states them and whether they form part of the official product name. Spoken or market nicknames may be noted separately, but must not replace the wording on the item.
- Photograph the front and back labels, bottle cap, seal, bottle base, and box bottom.
- Record the date code and batch code in separate fields; do not derive one from the other.
- Retain the merchant name, date and original product wording in source documents.
What can the results of the inventory answer?
The completed record should identify each bottle's stated identity, specifications, accessories and outstanding gaps. Similar-looking photographs or a shared nickname do not establish the batch, authenticity or market value.
- Keep 'seen', 'not seen' and 'pending verification' as separate fields.
- Missing parts in the packaging should be truthfully recorded, without assuming they ever existed.
- Keep the original seal intact; do not replace the capsule, wash the label or match the bottle with a different box.
Frequently asked questions about this topic
Can 'Moutai-series liquor' be treated as a product name?
No. Transcribe the official name and producer shown on each bottle, then use a separate series field for classification.
Can a version be identified from the front label alone?
Usually not. Also check the back label, ABV, volume, date code, capsule, bottle base and box label.
Can two bottles with identical box surfaces be recorded together?
No. Link them as the same batch only after the box and bottle codes, specifications and provenance have been shown to agree.
Sources that can be checked directly
- Kweichow Moutai Distillery (Group): Company Profile: Use this source to check names expressly stated on the brand or product page; determine the batch of the bottle in hand from its bottle and box markings.
- China Kweichow Moutai Distillery (Group): Product Center: Use this source to check names expressly stated on the brand or product page; determine the batch of the bottle in hand from its bottle and box markings.
A source supports only the names, specifications or history stated on that page. The variant, accessories, provenance and present condition of the item in hand must still be checked separately.
Related resources on this site
Organise your records using the fields on this page
For multiple bottles of Moutai or related expressions, number each bottle first, then provide photographs of the front and back labels, capsule, bottle base and box label. You can send a numbered list and clear photos via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784; making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
