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Category Archives: Historical oddity
The Panamanian Connection Pt 3: Judgment of Paris
Those of you who have followed this blog since its inception are familiar with my particular interest (read: borderline neurotic fixation) in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which took place in San Francisco in 1915. According to Chinese distillers, it was a … Continue reading
The Panamanian Connection, Pt. 2: Trouble in Luzhou
Longtime readers of 300 Shots will be familiar with my interest in the oft-repeated legend of baijiu’s triumphant showing at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. According to the story, several Chinese alcohol companies presented at the event – a World’s … Continue reading
Posted in Historical oddity
Tagged fake, Luzhou Laojiao, Panama-Pacific International Exhibition
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Don’t drink the samshu
A couple months back we looked at early foreign encounters with baijiu, noting that the only positive reviews came from British sailors. Of course, this begs the question as to whether sailors actually liked drinking baijiu – “samshu,” as it … Continue reading
Posted in Historical oddity
Tagged bladders, British, Canton, century of humiliation, fighting, First Opium War, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Hugh Gough, Kowloon, opium, Peter Parker, sailors, samshu, smuggling
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‘A peculiar oriental odor’
The love-hate (but mostly hate) relationship between baijiu and the outside world has been well documented. I’m doing my damnedest to win over a few new recruits to team baijiu, but I recognize that this is an uphill battle against … Continue reading
Posted in Historical oddity, Q&A
Tagged disinfectant, Erguotou, Marco Polo, mijiu, Opium War, Qing Dynasty, Royal Navy, samshu, Yuan Dynasty
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Burning man
Last weekend I was doing a little bit of light 19th century French Lazarist reading when I stumbled upon this alarming passage on baijiu: “One can hardly imagine what pleasure the Chinese find in imbibing these burning drinks, which are … Continue reading
300 Shots at Greatness 