Moutai can only be brewed in Maotai Town, and the experiments of transplanting Moutai in other places outside Maotai Town have failed. There are two main reasons why Moutai can't be produced in different places: first, it must be admitted that the traditional solid-state fermentation process is inseparable from the production environment; Second, it is influenced by the environment of natural geographical conditions. Maotai liquor is a traditional characteristic liquor in China, which ranks as one of the three largest distilled liquors in the world together with Scotch whisky and French cognac, and is also one of the three famous liquors in China. It is also the originator of Daqu Maotai-flavor liquor with a history of more than 800 years.
The style and quality characteristics of Kweichow Moutai are "outstanding sauce flavor, elegant and delicate, full-bodied, long aftertaste and lasting fragrance in empty cups". Its special style comes from the unique traditional brewing technology formed over the years. The brewing method is combined with the agricultural production in Chishui River basin, which is influenced by the environment and produced seasonally, retaining some original traces of local life.
1996, Moutai technology was identified as a state secret to be protected. 200 1, the traditional craft of Moutai was included in the first batch of national material and cultural heritage. In 2006, the State Council approved the inclusion of "Moutai traditional brewing technology" in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists, and declared the world intangible cultural heritage. On February 14, 2003, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the protection of Moutai products in the original producing areas. On March 28th, 20 13, the former AQSIQ approved the adjustment of the protection name and scope of Moutai geographical indication products.