Dui Craft Brewery

Gyeoul Soju 25

겨울소주 25

Gyeoul Soju 25 is a 25% ABV distilled spirit from Chungcheongnam-do, made with domestic rice, distilled base spirit, yeast, enzyme, and purified water. The name translates to winter soju, suggesting a spirit designed for cold-weather comfort. The inclusion of distilled base spirit alongside rice indicates a blended production approach — traditional rice fermentation supplemented with neutral spirit to achieve the target proof and profile. The nose opens with clean grain, a subtle yeast-bread warmth, and a soft sweetness that feels gentle and uncomplicated. On the palate, the body is light with a clean, smooth texture that goes down easily. The rice character provides a warm, familiar grain sweetness, while the blended nature keeps the profile approachable and even-keeled. There is a mild warmth in the mid-palate — appropriate for a spirit named after winter — and a straightforward grain quality that does not demand analytical attention. The finish is short to moderate, clean, and leaves a simple warm impression. The 360ml bottle is sized for practical, everyday use. Serve at room temperature or gently warmed (a nod to the winter theme) alongside hearty Korean winter dishes like army stew (budae-jjigae), hot pots, or fried comfort food where the spirit's clean warmth matches the season's need for something warming and uncomplicated.