Category Archives: Baijiu abroad

Baijiu Takes Manhattan: World Baijiu Day at Lumos

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Derek

The stars aligned last month, placing me in New York City on August 8 or, as it’s more commonly known, World Baijiu Day. One doesn’t get to celebrate the first World Baijiu Day often, so I wanted to start this … Continue reading →

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August 2015: A month to remember, Porteño edition

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Derek

I don’t blog about baijiu much these days. Since releasing my baijiu book I’m kind of working against technological trends, doing most of my stuff in printed media or, worse still, human-to-human interaction. Look for my forthcoming work to be … Continue reading →

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Talking World Baijiu Day with Jim Boyce

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Derek

The inaugural World Baijiu Day is just two days away! I hope you’ve made your plans, if not go here and find the nearest event to you.* In honor of this momentous occasion, I asked Mr. World Baijiu Day, Jim Boyce, … Continue reading →

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World Baijiu Day

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Derek

Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars. August 8, 2015. A day that shall live in infamy. After years in the shadows baijiu is having an international coming out party on a grand scale: It’s time for World Baijiu Day. World Baijiu Day … Continue reading →

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Third Year’s a Charm

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Derek

What a year. For me, for baijiu, for the world. In 2014 I hit the ground running with my new book, Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits. Some people thought was a great holiday gift in 2014, but it … Continue reading →

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