Maenggae Brewery
맹개술도가
A traditional brewery in Andong, Gyeongbuk, producing Jinmaek soju, a clean distilled spirit from pure grains.
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk
- Address
- 경북 안동시 도산면 선성중앙길 32
- Website
- smartstore.naver.com/millfun
Products (2)
Korean Soju
Jinmaek Soju
진맥 소주
Jinmaek Soju is a 40% ABV whole-wheat distilled spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, made entirely from whole wheat soju base. This single-grain, single-ingredient approach is rare in Korean spirits and gives Jinmaek a distinctive identity. Whole wheat retains its bran and germ through the distillation process, contributing aromatic compounds that refined wheat flour would not — resulting in a spirit with more texture, earthiness, and grain complexity. The nose opens with warm wheat bread, toasted grain husk, a subtle malty sweetness, and an earthy, almost hay-like quality that signals the whole-grain character. On the palate, the body is medium with a textured, slightly grainy mouthfeel. The wheat comes through as a warm, bread-like presence — less clean and sweet than rice, more rustic and full-flavored. There is a pleasant biscuit-like quality in the mid-palate and a subtle bitterness from the grain husk that adds dimension. The 40% proof provides solid structure and warmth. The finish is long and warming, with persistent wheat-bread character and a dry, slightly nutty close. The compact 200ml bottle is designed for focused tasting. Serve neat at room temperature to appreciate the whole-wheat character fully, alongside artisanal bread and cheese plates, with wheat-noodle dishes like kalguksu for a grain-pairing theme, or with robust Korean stews where the spirit's rusticity matches hearty flavors.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
40% ABV200ml
Korean Soju
Andong Jinmaek Soju
안동 진맥 소주
Andong Jinmaek Soju is a 40% ABV wheat spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, distilled exclusively from whole wheat at Maenggae Sul Doga in Andong. Using whole wheat as the sole ingredient produces a distinctively deep, nutty character with more grain complexity than rice-based counterparts. Despite the commanding proof, the distillation extracts a clean, refined finish from the robust wheat base. At 200ml, it is a concentrated bottle designed for bossam, sashimi, or galbi meals where structural intensity and grain depth enhance the dining experience.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
40% ABV200ml
