Drunk in China: Baijiu and the World's Oldest Drinking Culture by Derek Sandhaus | Chinese Liquor History, Traditional Alcohol & Cultural Exploration | Perfect for History Buffs, Travel Enthusiasts and Asian Culture Lovers

China is one of the world’s leading producers and consumers of liquor. Yet to many, China’s most famous spirit, baijiu, remains a mystery. This is about to change, as baijiu is now being served in cocktail bars beyond China's 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, 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.