Jecheon Hanyak
제천한약(영)
Jecheon Hanyak is a North Chungcheong distillery in Jecheon, crafting medicinal spirits using traditional Korean herbs including yuzu, cordyceps, and ogapi.
- Region
- Chungcheongbuk
- Address
- 충북 제천시 봉양읍 원박리 276
Products (5)
Korean Soju
Uirim Soju
의림소주
Uirim Soju is a 40% ABV distilled soju from Chungcheongbuk-do, produced by Jecheon Hanyak Brewing using 100% domestic rice. The spirit prioritizes textural purity over aromatic complexity — the distillation is designed to yield a clean, grain-focused profile where rice character comes through as smooth body rather than pronounced flavor. It received an encouragement award at the 2013 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards in the distilled soju category. The 700ml bottle positions it as a full-size offering suitable for table sharing, and its straightforward grain identity makes it a reliable companion for dishes where the food should lead.
CleanSmooth
raw fish (hoe)grilled meat (galbi)
★Awards
40% ABV700ml
Korean Cheongju
Hanbi Yuzu Liquor
한비 유자술
Hanbi Yuzusul is a 35% ABV spirit from Chungcheongbuk-do that marries Korean rice with domestically grown yuzu citrus. Despite being categorized as cheongju, the 35% strength places it firmly in distilled territory, where the rice provides a clean structural foundation and the yuzu delivers intense, aromatic citrus complexity. Korean-grown yuzu tends toward a more concentrated, slightly bitter peel character compared to its Japanese counterpart, and at this proof the volatile citrus oils are preserved and amplified rather than diluted. The result is a spirit where bright grapefruit-like top notes sit atop a firm, dry rice distillate backbone. The 750ml format and high ABV suggest this is positioned for slow, deliberate consumption — neat in small measures, or perhaps diluted with cold water to open up the yuzu aromatics.
CleanSmooth
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
35% ABV750ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Hanbi Longevity Liquor
한비 무병장수술
Hanbi Mubyeongjangsusul is a 35% ABV fruit-category spirit from Chungcheongbuk-do that combines Korean rice with an extensive roster of traditional botanicals: black ginseng (heuksam), regular ginseng, eleuthero (ogapi), omija, goji berry, bokbunja (black raspberry), chajeonja (plantain seed), tosaja (dodder seed), and cornelian cherry (sansuyu). Black ginseng — ginseng that has been steamed and dried nine times — provides the aromatic anchor with its intensely caramelized, almost smoky root character. The other eight botanicals build outward from that anchor: omija and bokbunja contribute berry tartness and color, goji and sansuyu add mellow sweetness, and eleuthero with the two seed-type ingredients (chajeonja, tosaja) introduce woody, herbaceous, and faintly nutty secondary notes. At 35%, the spirit has the proof to integrate this complex botanical payload into a cohesive drinking experience.
FruitySweet
cheeselight appetizers
35% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Hanbi Dongchunghacho Liquor
한비 동충하초술
Hanbi Dongchunghachosul is a 35% ABV soju from Chungcheongbuk-do that infuses Korean rice and nuruk with eleuthero root (gasi-ogapi) and cordyceps (dongchunghachosul), the parasitic fungus that grows on insect larvae and has been prized in East Asian traditional medicine for centuries. Cordyceps brings a distinctive flavor dimension — earthy, slightly funky, with mushroom-like umami depth that is unlike any fruit or herb. The eleuthero root adds woody, slightly bitter bark notes that complement the cordyceps' earthiness without competing with it. The rice and nuruk fermentation base keeps the spirit structurally clean, providing a neutral stage for the two botanicals to express themselves. At 35%, the proof is high enough to extract the water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds from both cordyceps and eleuthero, creating a spirit that doubles as a traditional tonic preparation.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
35% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Hanbiogapisul Gold
한비오가피술골드
Hanbiogapisul Gold is a 35% ABV Korean rice soju infused with domestically grown ogapi (Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus), a medicinal herb prized in Korean traditional wellness. Brewed in Chungcheongbuk-do, the spirit opens with a clean, transparent nose before revealing a subtle herbal backbone that distinguishes it from standard rice distillates. The 35% strength carries enough presence for neat sipping, yet the ogapi softens the finish into an unexpectedly gentle landing. A 2013 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards commendation recognized this distinctive botanical profile.
CleanSmooth
raw fish (hoe)grilled meat (galbi)
★Awards
35% ABV500ml
