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Drunk in China: Baijiu and the World's Oldest Drinking Culture Hardcover – November 1, 2019

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2020 Gourmand Award in Spirits
Gold Medal winner in the Independent Book Publishers Awards

China is one of the world’s leading producers and consumers of liquor, with alcohol infusing all aspects of its culture, from religion and literature to business and warfare. Yet to the outside world, China’s most famous spirit, baijiu, remains a mystery. This is about to change, as baijiu is now being served in cocktail bars beyond its borders.

Drunk in China follows Derek Sandhaus’s journey of discovery into the world’s oldest drinking culture. He travels throughout the country and around the globe to meet with distillers, brewers, snake-oil salesmen, archaeologists, and ordinary drinkers. He examines the many ways in which alcohol has shaped Chinese society and its rituals. He visits production floors, karaoke parlors, hotpot joints, and speakeasies. Along the way he uncovers a tradition spanning more than nine thousand years and explores how recent economic and political developments have conspired to push Chinese alcohol beyond the nation’s borders for the first time. As Chinese society becomes increasingly international, its drinking culture must also adapt to the times. Can the West also adapt and clink glasses with China? Read Drunk in China and find out.
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"An engaging introduction to baijiu, the world's biggest selling spirit, Sandhaus gives the reader as much historical and societal context as he does entertainment."—Millie Milliken, Imbibe Published On: 2020-04-02

“It’s a fun journey.”—Wall Street Journal
 

"Derek Sandhaus offers a rollicking, hard-drinking exploration of baijiu, China's national tipple."—Janet Brown, Shelf Awareness Published On: 2019-12-06

"This is bound to become the go-to guide on how China's national drink is produced, con­sumed and marketed, charting its history, culture and effects."—Mike Cormack, South China Morning Post Published On: 2019-11-28

"If his aim is to encourage greater consumption of the fiery booze, his enthusiastic writing and raucous tales are likely to do the trick."—Jeremiah Jenne, World of Chinese Published On: 2020-04-06

“Drunk in China takes readers on a spirited, entertaining journey through the lens of China’s favorite and often misunderstood drink, baijiu. Derek Sandhaus illuminates Chinese history and contemporary life in his devoted quest to embrace and relish a traditional Chinese liquor.”—Jen Lin-Liu, author of Serve the People and On the Noodle Road and founder of Beijing’s Black Sesame Kitchen cooking school
 
  Published On: 2019-02-23

“I have learned so much from Derek Sandhaus over the years, and Drunk in China is no exception. It’s not just about baijiu—although it offers a master class on the subject. It’s about China and its history, culture, and relationship with the West, told through the perspective of a witty, generous storyteller.”—Clay Risen, deputy opinion editor at the New York Times and author of Single Malt: A Guide to the Whiskies of Scotland
  Published On: 2019-02-23

“Who knew that the history of China was so wrapped up in its drinking culture? This ramble through time and geography is an intoxicating romp through a boozy China. Sandhaus’s ability to turn a phrase keeps us laughing all the way.”—Scott D. Seligman, author of The First Chinese American Published On: 2019-02-23

About the Author

Derek Sandhaus has published four books on Chinese history and culture, most recently Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits. In 2018 Sandhaus co-founded Ming River Sichuan Baijiu in partnership with China’s oldest continually operational distillery. He serves as Ming River’s communications director and as the editor at drinkbaijiu.com. He lives with his wife and dog in Washington, DC.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ POTOMAC BOOKS (November 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640120971
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640120976
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.54 x 1.17 x 9.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Derek Sandhaus has published several books on Chinese history and culture, most recently Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits. In 2018 Sandhaus cofounded Ming River Sichuan Baijiu in partnership with China’s oldest continually operational distillery. He serves as Ming River’s baijiu communications director and as the editor at DrinkBaijiu.com. He lives with his wife and dog in Washington, D.C.

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Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Baijiu and Chinese Culture
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2021
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As a fan of Baijiu and the cult / culture that surrounds it, this book was everything I'd hoped it would be. Part history, part personal narrative and part deconstruction of the most popular drink you might never have heard of. Funny and informative. Recommended.

Bravo and ganbei.
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BILL GAO
5.0 out of 5 stars A special, one-of-the-kind masterpiece.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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This book is an eye-opener to westerners. As a former Chinese editor and an American spirits specialist living in both countries for 36 years I highly recommend it.
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Charles L. Goldstein
5.0 out of 5 stars It can be an easy thing to do!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
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Book arrived in fine condition, Baijiu is something you are expected to drink at certain gatherings. Not partaking will cause you a considerable loss of face.
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Malcolm Barnett
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating look at Chinese whiskey
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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Nicely written, interesting narrative.
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D. Court
5.0 out of 5 stars Sacrificing a Liver for the truth!
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2023
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A hilarious foray into urban and rural China through the eyes of a foreigner hell bent on finding an elusive Chinese elixir.
Funny, informative and timely.
Mysterious China laid bare....warts and all.
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Steve
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in Germany on February 1, 2023
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At beginning was kind of ok, and there were some interesting things about Baijiu. But after that it was just one story after the other. Oh I got waisted here and drank too much there. Maybe one has to be drunk to bear that. At the end I was just flipping through the pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2021
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Very informative book
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