Guangdong Shiwan Baijiu Group Co., Ltd. (from now on referred to as the "Group") is a prestigious wine industry group headquartered in Shiwan Town, Chancheng District, Foshan City. The Group's origins trace back to the "Taiji Chen Distillery," founded in 1830 during the Daoguang Decade of the Qing Dynasty. Located at Zhuzi Street, Shiwan, now known as No. 106 Taiping Street, the distillery spans nearly 200 years and remains a symbol of traditional Chinese brewing excellence.

 

Historical Background

The "Taiji Chen Distillery" has been producing high-quality pure-grain wine on its original site since its inception. This long-standing heritage has cemented Shiwan as a time-honored Chinese brand with deep cultural roots in Guangdong. The Group's annual liquor production capacity reaches an impressive 100,000 tons and has achieved ISO9001 international quality system certification and HACCP system certification. Furthermore, the Group is the drafting unit of the national standard for "Soy-Flavor Baijiu" and serves as the secretariat unit of the National Soy-Flavor Liquor Sub-Committee.
 

Awards and Recognitions

The Group has received numerous accolades, including being named among the “Top 100 Liquor Enterprises” and earning an "AAA enterprise credit evaluation" in China. It also ranks among the “Top 500 Enterprises” and the “Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprises” in Guangdong. The leading product, Shiwan Yubingshao, has garnered titles such as National High-Quality Liquor, Chinese Liquor Soy-Flavor Representative Product, and National Geographical Symbol Protection Product. It has been recognized internationally, winning awards at the 2015 and 2017 Concours Mondial De Bruxelles.
 

Production Bases and Brands

The Group operates five bases:
Chancheng District Base: The Lingnan Wine Culture Block, which serves as the headquarters hub center and the brewing and production center for soy-flavor and elegant-flavor baijiu.
Sanshui District Base: The supporting project center for soy-flavor baijiu.
Yangchun and Sanshui Bases: Centers for Lingnan Nutritious liquor.
Hunan Linli Base: The baijiu supporting production center outside Guangdong Province, acting as the national frontier fulcrum.
 

The Group boasts four core brands:

Shiwan: With a brand value of 965 million yuan in 2019, ranking among the top 60 Chinese liquors.
Taiji Chen: A brand with a history dating back to 1830, re-registered in 1951.
Chun Hua Pai: A time-honored brand in Guangdong.
Sparrow: Another long-established brand in the region.
 

Leading Products

Shiwan Yubingshao: Known for its soy flavor, this product has been a representative liquor in Guangdong for over a century. It has been sold overseas since 1917 and is beloved by international consumers.
Chunhua Brand Chunsharen Liquor: A health wine that has won the title of "National High-Quality Liquor."
Di Yi Wine: One of Guangdong's earliest nationwide middle to high-class nutritious wines, praised for its elegant flavor and market success.
 

Commitment to Tradition and Innovation

As a large-scale liquor and nutritious wine enterprise, the Group is dedicated to producing traditional soy-flavor liquor with Lingnan characteristics, middle-to-high-grade elegant-flavor liquor, and nutritious wine made from animal and plant raw materials. The Group aims to bring Guangdong liquor to the international market, promoting Lingnan culture worldwide.
 

Conclusion

Guangdong Shiwan Baijiu Group Co., Ltd. stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Chinese liquor production. With nearly two centuries of continuous operation, the Group has successfully blended tradition with modern quality standards, earning both national and international acclaim. Its commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that Shiwan remains a leading name in the world of rice wine and baijiu. Feel free to contact us for more details if you are interested in rice wine.