Since the Qin Dynasty, the Emperor of China was formally called the Son of Heaven, and as the descendant and representative of Heaven on Earth, he legally had absolute power over all matters under Heaven. He also had the best wine cellar under Heaven. Emperor's own 8, is the first in a series of four bottles. Matured 8 years, it is the youngest, and least expensive of the four bottles.

Lu You was a warrior poet born in Shaoxing, China on October 17, 1125 (Chinese calendar). Shaoxing, also being the birthplace of Chinese Rice Wine, Lu You became one of it's most prolific consumers. Lu You wrote over 10,000 poems, and according to legend knocked back a cup or two of rice wine to get his creativity going. This bottle is a good introduction to "drinking quality" rice wine. Though matured only 5 years, there is alot going on in the taste and aroma of this wine. The decorative bottle is simple and attractive, making it an inexpensive and unique gift!

In Chinese mythology, Zao Jun ("The Kitchen God") is the most important of the Chinese domestic gods. It is believed that just before Chinese New Year, Zao Jun returns to heaven to report the activities of every household to the Jade Emperor who rewards or punishes each house accordingly. We highly recommend a bottle of "The Kitchen God" (Matured 8 Years) for your kitchen to insure a favorable report.