Jeonju Igangju
전주 이강주
Jeonju Igangju preserves the traditional Jeonju pear-ginger liquor recipe, a historic Korean specialty spirit.
- Region
- Jeonbuk
- Address
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Products (2)
Korean Liqueur
Igangju
이강주
Igangju is a 19% ABV herbal spirit from Jeollabuk-do with centuries of documented history, recognized as one of Korea's most distinguished traditional liquors. The recipe layers pear, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and honey over a rice-and-grain base, creating a multi-dimensional aromatic profile that evolves substantially from the first pour to the last sip. The combination of floral honey sweetness, warming spice, and earthy turmeric depth gives Igangju a complexity that rewards slow, contemplative drinking. Its 375ml bottle and moderate-high proof position it as a dessert companion or after-dinner digestif, pairing particularly well with dried fruits, nuts, and dark chocolate where the layered botanicals can interact with complementary flavors.
HoneyComplex
dried fruitsnuts
19% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Igangju No. 5
이강주 5호
Igangju No. 5 is a 25% ABV soju from Jeollabuk-do, distilled by Jeonju Igangju Brewery using domestic rice, purified water, Korean pear, jeonmaek (barley), ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, honey, yeast, nuruk, and enzyme preparations. Igangju is one of Jeollabuk-do's most celebrated traditional spirits, historically prized for its layered botanical complexity, and the No. 5 expression balances fruit, spice, and sweetness in harmonious proportion. Korean pear provides the foundational fruit character — clean, aromatic, lightly sweet — while ginger and cinnamon add warming spice notes and turmeric contributes earthy undertones. Honey rounds the entire profile with a gentle, natural sweetness.
HoneyClean
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
25% ABV500ml
