dry leaf
Tightly compressed dark brown leaves with scattered golden buds; aroma of dried jujube, old books, and a hint of cellar dust.
wet leaf
After rinse, leaves unfold to reveal a dark olive green, tender and leathery, releasing scents of dried plum, camphor, and a faint smokiness.
liquor
Old amber, deep and clear like polished resin, with a bright coppery ring.
aroma
Warm camphor and aged wood rise first, then dried apricot, tobacco, and a whisper of burnt sugar — no trace of fermentation harshness.
taste
Silky and full-bodied, with mellow astringency that never pinches. Dried apricot and red date sweetness, layered with leather, autumn leaves, and a gentle peppery tingle.
finish
The huigan arrives slowly, a long-lasting mineral sweetness that coils around the throat; a refreshing coolness stays for minutes.