Premium Andong Soju
명품 안동소주
A premium Andong soju distillery producing high-quality distilled spirits with smooth finishes.
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk
- Address
- 경북 안동시 풍산읍 유통단지길 124-34
Products (2)
Korean Soju
Neukkim 30
느낌 30
Neukkim 30 is a 30% ABV distilled spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, made from domestic white rice, nuruk, yeast, and purified water. The name means feeling or impression in Korean, and at 30% the spirit positions itself in a sweet spot between session-friendly soju and full-proof traditional spirits. The inclusion of both nuruk and yeast in the fermentation suggests a deliberate dual approach — nuruk for depth and complexity, yeast for cleanliness and consistency. The nose opens with clean toasted grain, a light honey sweetness, and a mild earthy quality from the nuruk that stays in the background rather than dominating. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a smooth, approachable texture. The rice character is present and warm, with a pleasant grain sweetness that feels balanced rather than cloying. The nuruk contribution adds subtle complexity without the intense funkiness found in higher-proof nuruk spirits, while the yeast ensures a clean, controlled fermentation character. The finish is moderate, clean, and gently warming, with a simple grain sweetness that fades neatly. The 360ml bottle is practical for everyday drinking. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature with a wide range of Korean dishes — from light banchan spreads to moderately rich stews, or as an easy-going companion to casual gatherings where versatility matters more than intensity.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
30% ABV360ml
Korean Soju
Neukkim 19.8
느낌 19.8
Neukkim 19.8 is the lighter expression in the Neukkim range, bottled at 19.8% ABV from Gyeongsangbuk-do using the same domestic white rice, nuruk, yeast, and purified water base. This lower proof shifts the spirit from sipping territory into something closer to a strong table wine in terms of drinking context — light enough for extended meals, substantial enough to still register as a spirit. The reduced alcohol allows more of the fermented grain's natural character to come forward without the warmth and intensity of higher proof. The nose is delicate and grain-forward — steamed rice, a gentle yeast-bread sweetness, and just a whisper of nuruk earthiness. On the palate, the body is light with a clean, almost watery texture that makes it highly sessionable. The rice sweetness is soft and approachable, with a pleasant grain roundness that feels comforting rather than challenging. The nuruk complexity is dialed back to a subtle background note — enough to add interest, not enough to demand attention. The finish is short to moderate, clean, and leaves a simple, warm grain impression. The 360ml bottle suits dinner-table service. Serve chilled at 8-12°C with delicate Korean dishes like steamed eggs (gyeran-jjim), clear soups, mild banchan, or as a gentle accompaniment to seafood where the low proof does not overwhelm oceanic subtlety.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
19.8% ABV360ml
