Kinmen kaoliang liquor is made from(1) locally grown sorghum(2) and fine-quality underground water, following a traditional process. All of these contribute to its worldwide reputation as well as its fine quality, unique aroma,(3) and mellow(4) taste. The current products of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory are mostly distilled(5) liquors of various kinds, among which the top grade is called "Chengao" (a V.S.O. sorghum liquor).(5) It has been placed in cellars for over five years before being bottled. Recently, Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory has also produced a kind of liquor containing less alcohol in it. Its alcohol content is only 38%, unlike the usual 58%, and it is considered appropriate and popular by the public.
金門高粱酒是利用金門當地的高粱和良好的水質再加上古法的釀造，而釀造出來的馳名中外的好酒，聞起來香味獨特，入喉時甜美甘醇。目前金門酒廠所生產的高粱酒種類繁多，大都屬於蒸餾酒類，其中的極品是「陳高」。「陳高」是將特級酒存放於地窖中，經過五年以上的時間才灌裝。金門酒廠近年來也研發出酒精濃度較低的高粱酒，其酒精濃度不同於一般的58度，只有38度，適合大眾口味，也很受歡迎。