Osan Brewery
오산양조
A traditional brewery in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, producing Doksan soju with strong heritage and high proof varieties.
- Region
- Gyeonggi
- Address
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Products (3)
Korean Soju
Doksan 53
독산 53
Doksan 53 is a 53% ABV distilled spirit from Gyeonggi-do, made from domestic rice, nuruk, yeast, and purified water. At 53%, this is among the highest-proof traditional Korean spirits available, a concentration that demands precision in distillation and selects for drinkers who appreciate intensity. The compact 250ml bottle signals this is meant for focused sipping in small measures, not casual consumption. The nose is powerful and direct — concentrated toasted grain, warm alcohol, a deep caramel-like sweetness, and the characteristic earthy nuruk presence amplified by the high proof. On the palate, the body is full and dense with a viscous, warming texture. The alcohol is undeniably present, delivering significant heat, but beneath it lies a rich rice core with toasted, almost smoky grain depth. Nuruk adds earthy complexity while the yeast contribution brings a faint fruity ester note that adds dimension. The mid-palate has a gripping intensity — grain, earth, and alcohol locked together in a tight embrace. The finish is very long and warming, with persistent toasted-rice sweetness that lingers well after the heat subsides. Serve in very small pours at room temperature to manage the proof, alongside bold Korean barbecue where the spirit's intensity stands up to charred meat, with strong aged cheeses, or as a contemplative nightcap where a single measure provides a full experience.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
53% ABV250ml
Korean Makgeolli
White Crow
하얀까마귀
White Crow (Hayankkamagwi) is an 8% ABV makgeolli from Gyeonggi-do, brewed at a facility designated as a 2022 Visit Korean Brewery (Chajaganeun Yangjojang) destination. Domestic rice, wheat-containing koji, and yeast compose the grain bill, with the slightly elevated 8% ABV pushing the body into a richer, more layered territory than standard 6% makgeolli. The creamy texture carries gentle sweetness that builds complexity through fermentation depth rather than added flavoring. Packaged at 850ml — larger than the typical 750ml format — it is a generous bottle meant for sharing over extended meals, and the brewery designation confirms a commitment to quality and visitor-accessible production standards.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
8% ABV850ml
Korean Soju
Doksan 30 Soju
독산 30
Doksan 30 is a 30% ABV soju distilled in Osan, Gyeonggi-do from domestic rice, nuruk, refined enzymes, and yeast. Despite its considerable strength, the spirit presents a crisp, clean profile with a notably smooth finish — no harshness or lingering burn. The 250ml bottle is sized for focused pairing sessions rather than extended sipping, and the concentrated format suits bold Korean dishes that need a drink with structural backbone. The brewery earned the 2020 Osan Tourism Grand Prize and was designated a 2022 'Chajaganeun Yangjojang' (Visiting Brewery), recognition that ties the spirit firmly to its local identity. Try it neat alongside galbi, bossam, or crispy jeon where the spirit's precision cuts through oil and seasoning.
CleanSmooth
Korean pancakes (jeon)grilled meat (galbi)
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30% ABV250ml