Jecheon Herbal Medicine Cooperative
제천한약영농조합법인
A herbal liquor cooperative in Jecheon, Chungbuk, producing acanthopanax and rice soju with medicinal herbs.
- Region
- Chungcheongbuk
- Address
- 충북 제헌치 봉양읍 북부로 5길 16-10
Products (2)
Korean Soju
Hanbi Ogapi Sul
한비 오가피술
Hanbi Ogapisul is a 35% ABV rice-and-nuruk distillate from Chungcheongbuk-do infused with ogapi (eleuthero root), a thorny shrub prized in Korean herbal tradition for its adaptogenic properties. The botanical addition is not ornamental — it reshapes the spirit's entire aromatic architecture. The nose opens with warm, woody spice reminiscent of dried bark and forest floor, layered over a clean rice distillate base. A faint camphor-like medicinal note surfaces as the spirit breathes. On the palate, the body is medium with a slightly oily texture that coats evenly. The rice backbone provides neutral smoothness while the ogapi introduces a persistent herbal bitterness — earthy, root-like, and quietly assertive rather than sharp. The mid-palate reveals a gentle sweetness from the grain fermentation, creating a push-pull dynamic with the botanical astringency. The finish is long and warming, with woody spice lingering alongside a clean, dry close. At 375ml, this is sized for deliberate sipping sessions. Best served neat at room temperature where the ogapi character unfolds fully, alongside rich Korean meat dishes like galbi or samgyeopsal where the herbal backbone cuts through fat.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
35% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Hanbi Rice Soju
한비 쌀소주
Hanbi Rice Soju is a 40% ABV single-grain distillate from Chungcheongbuk-do, built on nothing more than Korean rice, nuruk, and water. This minimalist ingredient list places all the burden on technique, and the result speaks clearly. The nose is restrained and focused — steamed rice, a whisper of nuruk-derived lactic sweetness, and a faint floral lift that disappears quickly. On the palate, the body is medium-lean with a remarkably polished, almost silky texture for its proof. The grain character presents as clean and toasted rather than sweet, more rice cracker than rice cake. There is a brief mineral flash at mid-palate, followed by a precise, dry finish that exits without residual sweetness or harshness. The 40% strength is carried gracefully, with warmth that builds gradually rather than arriving abruptly. At 375ml, this is a spirit designed for attentive sipping. Serve at room temperature to appreciate the subtle grain nuances, or slightly chilled if preferring a crisper profile. It works across a wide range of Korean dishes — from sashimi and cold tofu to grilled meats — precisely because it enhances rather than competes.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
40% ABV375ml
