Seokjeon Sangon Traditional Brewery Cooperative

Seollyeonju

설련주

Seokjeonsangon Traditional Brewing in Gyeongsangbuk-do uses white lotus flowers, glutinous rice, non-glutinous rice, and nuruk to create a cheongju that is as quietly aromatic as it is technically demanding. The nose opens with a soft floral note — not perfumed rose but the understated, almost aquatic scent of lotus petals drying in the sun. On the palate at 16% ABV, the body is medium-full and composed, with a honeyed grain sweetness in the midpalate that the lotus element lifts rather than masks. The finish is long and gently warming, with a clean floral echo that fades gracefully. Designated as a Food Master product, it carries genuine artisanal lineage. Serve at 12-14°C with jeonbok-juk (abalone porridge) where the delicate sea flavor meets the lotus fragrance, or alongside a composed hanjeongsik where each course benefits from the drink's restrained elegance.