Erguotou (simplified Chinese: 二锅头; traditional Chinese: 二鍋頭; pinyin: èrguōtóu; literally: 'second pot head, i.e. second distillation') is a Chinese liquor.
It is a type of light-aroma baijiu made from sorghum.
The most famous brands are Red Star (红星, Hóngxīng) and Niulanshan (牛栏山).
It is available in various strengths, the average being 50% alcohol by volume or 100 proof.

The name "second distillation" indicates its level of purity.
It is a clear, potent spirit and takes six months to produce.
It is one of the most commonly drunk baijiu in Beijing, and thus has a deep cultural association with China's capital and beyond.
Erguotou (simplified Chinese: 二锅头; traditional Chinese: 二鍋頭; pinyin: èrguōtóu; literally: 'second pot head, i.e. second distillation') is a Chinese liquor. It is a type of light-aroma baijiu made from sorghum. The most famous brands are Red Star (红星, Hóngxīng) and Niulanshan (牛栏山). It is available in various strengths, the average being 50% alcohol by volume or 100 proof.
The name "second distillation" indicates its level of purity. It is a clear, potent spirit and takes six months to produce. It is one of the most commonly drunk baijiu in Beijing, and thus has a deep cultural association with China's capital and beyond.
Erguotou