Nongam Jongtaek
농암종택 전통주
Nongam Jongtaek is a traditional clan house brewery in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, preserving centuries-old recipes for Illyeop Pyeonju liquor.
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk
- Address
- 경상북도 안동시 도산면 가송길 162-176
- Website
- www.ellyeoppyunjoo.com/
Products (3)
Korean Traditional Drink
Ilyeop Pyeonju
일엽편주
Ilyeop Pyeonju is a 12% ABV traditional Korean alcohol from Nongamjongtaek Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, crafted from a blend of glutinous and non-glutinous domestic rice with wheat-containing nuruk. Classified outside the standard makgeolli/cheongju categories, it occupies a distinctive middle ground with a smooth, centered palate where neither sweetness nor acidity dominates. The wheat nuruk fermentation adds a subtle, layered depth beneath the clean grain surface, and the 750ml format encourages pairing across a full Korean meal. The finish stays composed and even, making it a reliable companion for everything from grilled meats to intricate banchan spreads.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
12% ABV750ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Ilyeop Pyeonju
일엽편주
Ilyeop Pyeonju (15% expression) is a 15% ABV traditional Korean alcohol from Nongamjongtaek Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, a higher-strength counterpart to the brewery's 12% version. The same dual-rice composition of glutinous and non-glutinous Korean rice with wheat-containing nuruk is used, but the additional three percentage points of alcohol bring noticeably more body, concentration, and grain depth. The 375ml bottle suggests a more focused, sipping-oriented format. Rather than announcing itself with bold aromatics, this expression delivers measured texture and persistent grain sweetness that unfolds gradually. It remains a versatile table companion, particularly strong alongside charcoal-grilled dishes and varied banchan.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
15% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Ilyeop Pyeonju
일엽편주
Ilyeop Pyeonju is a 38% ABV soju from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Nongam Jongtaek Traditional Brewery using both glutinous and non-glutinous Korean rice with wheat-based nuruk. The dual-rice approach gives the distillate a layered grain texture — the glutinous rice contributing body and sweetness, the non-glutinous rice adding clarity and structure. At 375ml, it follows the standard premium soju format. The nuruk fermentation imparts subtle earthy complexity beneath the clean surface, and the 38% strength is high enough to carry depth but not so high as to overwhelm. It is a traditional-method spirit for drinkers who appreciate grain-derived nuance over fruit or floral notes.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
38% ABV375ml
