Yeongdeok Brewery
농업회사법인영덕주조
A coastal brewery in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk, producing traditional liquors with names inspired by historical brotherhood.
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk
- Address
- 경북 영덕군 강구면 소월1길 16-10
- Website
- www.ydjujo.co.kr/
Products (2)
Korean Soju
Dowon Gyeolui
도원결의
Dowongyeolui is a 15% ABV flavored spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, made with purified water, rice, peach, enzyme preparations, yeast, lactic acid, refined enzymes, stevia, citric acid, and peach flavoring. At 15%, this sits at the lighter end of the spirit spectrum — closer to a fortified wine or strong liqueur in drinking context. The peach component, supplemented by peach flavoring, positions this as a fruity, approachable drink designed for casual enjoyment rather than contemplative sipping. The nose opens with bright peach candy, floral peach blossom, and a sweet, inviting fragrance that signals its fruit-forward character from the first encounter. On the palate, the body is light with a smooth, easy-drinking texture. The peach sweetness is vivid and primary, delivering a candied stone-fruit quality that feels playful and summery. The rice base provides a subtle grain softness underneath without asserting itself. The sweetener and acid additions keep the profile balanced — sweet but not cloying, with enough citric acid tartness to maintain a fresh edge. The finish is short to moderate, clean, and leaves a pleasant peach-candy aftertaste. The 375ml bottle is practical for casual occasions. Serve well-chilled at 4-8°C as a refreshing summer drink, alongside light fruit desserts, with mild Korean snacks like tteokbokki where the sweetness matches, or as a base for fruity cocktails.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
15% ABV375ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Haebangju
해방주
Haebangju is an 18.8% ABV herbal spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, made from young domestic haebangpung (sea-parsley or peucedanum japonicum) leaves. This coastal herb, common along Korea's shorelines, brings a distinctive green, slightly medicinal character that defines the spirit from first pour. The unconventional ABV of 18.8% suggests a careful calibration to preserve the herb's delicate aromatics without overwhelming them with alcohol heat. The nose is immediately herbal and green — fresh-cut coastal herbs, a mineral sea-breeze quality, and a subtle celery-like vegetal sweetness. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a clean, refreshing texture. The haebangpung character is unmistakable: green, herbaceous, and bracing, with a mild bitterness that recalls medicinal teas. There is an underlying salinity — almost maritime — that speaks to the herb's coastal origins. The mid-palate reveals a gentle sweetness that softens the herbal intensity. The finish is moderate and clean, leaving a cool, menthol-adjacent freshness and lingering herbal bitterness. The 375ml bottle is well-suited for exploratory sipping. Serve chilled at 10-12°C as an aperitif, with seafood dishes like grilled shellfish or raw fish, or with herb-forward Korean salads where the coastal character finds natural harmony.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
18.8% ABV375ml
