Chestnut Blossom Aroma
밤꽃향기
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Taste and aroma
Clean · Smooth
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Korean full course (hanjeongsik) · grilled fish · steamed dishes
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Bamkkochhyanggi (Chestnut Blossom Aroma) is a 13.5% ABV cheongju from Chungcheongnam-do, brewed at Sagok Brewery with domestic rice, chestnuts, nuruk, and purified water. The chestnut addition is the defining move - it introduces an autumnal nuttiness that sits comfortably between the grain's clean top notes and the nuruk's earthy undertone. The nose carries roasted chestnut shell and a hint of buckwheat honey, warm and inviting. On the palate, the body is medium-light with a polished texture, and the chestnut sweetness arrives midway - not candied but more like chestnut cream, subtle and refined. The finish is moderate and clean, with a lingering nutty warmth that makes you reach for another sip. The compact 375ml bottle at a moderate ABV positions it well for single-course pairings. Try it at 10-12°C with jeonbok-gui (grilled abalone) where the shellfish sweetness amplifies the chestnut note, or alongside saengseon-jjim where the braised fish's savory depth meets the nutty undercurrent.
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- Sagok Brewery
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- Chungcheongnam (충남)
Ingredients
Korean Rice, 밤, Nuruk, Purified Water