The sesame flavor liquor is one of the two flavor-typed products through innovative and creative investigation after the founding of new China. This type of liquor is famous for its unique favor combined with thick, sauce and fragrant ones generated in manufacturing process. However, the flavor and aroma mechanism of sesame flavor liquor is not yet clear. In this paper, we review from the brewing process of sesame flavor liquor, its microbial flora, the types and characteristics of flavored components.