월광주조
Wolgwang Brewery in Gwangju produces moonlight-inspired spirits and high-proof traditional liquors.
달막
Dalmak is a 13% ABV traditional brew from Gwangju, produced by Wol Gwangjujo Brewery using domestic rice, guk starter, yeast, and acidity regulator. At 13%, it carries substantially more weight than session-style makgeolli, positioning itself between everyday comfort and serious craft territory. The acidity regulator helps maintain a balanced, composed profile where grain sweetness does not overwhelm. The 500ml bottle and mid-high ABV encourage deliberate pairing with Korean dishes rather than casual consumption.

월광주 42
Wolgwangju 42 is a 42% ABV high-proof traditional spirit from Gwangju, produced by Wol Gwangjujo Brewery using only rice, water, and nuruk. Despite its makgeolli classification, the 42% alcohol content places it firmly in sipping spirit territory, where the familiar creamy rice character is compressed into a concentrated, warming expression. The three-ingredient simplicity is the point: with no added sugar, flavoring, or enzymes, the spirit's personality comes entirely from the quality of the rice fermentation and distillation. This is a bold, unadorned showcase of what Korean rice spirit can achieve at high proof.
