The Ly family, who established America’s only baijiu distillery in Portland, Oregon, pose for a photograph on the rooftop of their refugee accommodation in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Ly
The Ly family, who established America’s only baijiu distillery in Portland, Oregon, pose for a photograph on the rooftop of their refugee accommodation in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Ly
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The Vietnamese immigrant family turning America on to baijiu, China’s favourite fiery tipple

  • When the seven members of the Ly family landed in Portland, Oregon, they brought with them their knowledge of baijiu distilling
  • The five siblings now honour their late father’s legacy through the Vinn Distillery

Charley Lanyon
Charley Lanyon

Updated: 12:00pm, 14 May, 2019

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The Ly family, who established America’s only baijiu distillery in Portland, Oregon, pose for a photograph on the rooftop of their refugee accommodation in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Ly
The Ly family, who established America’s only baijiu distillery in Portland, Oregon, pose for a photograph on the rooftop of their refugee accommodation in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Ly
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