Before 1986. According to records: Before 1986, Xishui Liquor Company successively carried out the first, second and third phases of new product research and development, resumed the production of Maotai-flavor Daqu Baijiu, and successfully trial-produced it. It won the Xishui County Special Science and Technology Achievement Award, and passed the provincial level in 1983. It was identified and named "Xijiu". The word "Xijiu" was inscribed by the famous calligrapher Chen Heng'an. In 1984, Maoxiang Xijiu (round bottle Xijiu) was launched on the market; in 1985, Xishui Daqu and Xijiu were selected by the country to participate in the Asia and Pacific International Trade Expo. The company produces Xijiu, Xishui Daqu for export, and Xijiu for domestic sales. There are 6 products including Shui Daqu, ordinary Xishui Daqu, Xishui Erqu and Erlangtan wine.