Bujajin Omija Gin
부자진 오미자 진
Start here
Description
Bujajin Omija Jin is a 44% ABV botanical spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, taking a distinctly gin-inspired approach with Korean ingredients. The botanical bill reads like a Korean mountain herbalist's collection: pine needle, mugwort, hovenia (heotkae), hallabong (Jeju citrus), and omija - each contributing a recognizable layer to the spirit's complex aromatic architecture. Unlike Western gins that lean on juniper, this spirit builds its identity around Korea's native botanicals. The nose is immediately striking - piney freshness, bright citrus peel, earthy mugwort, and the sweet-tart sparkle of omija. On the palate, the body is medium with a clean, focused texture. The botanical layers unfold in sequence: pine needle's resinous cool, then mugwort's earthy warmth, then omija's signature five-taste complexity, with hallabong citrus threading brightness throughout. At 44%, the spirit has enough structure to carry the botanicals without drowning them. The finish is long, herbal, and refreshingly aromatic. Bottled at 375ml. Serve neat for full botanical appreciation, over ice, or as the base of a Korean-botanical G&T; pairs with galbi where the piney freshness cuts grilled fat, bossam, or sashimi.
Similar Drinks by Type or Region
- Brewery
- Bujagin Agricultural Company
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk (경북)
Ingredients
Pine Needles, Mugwort, 헛개, Hallabong Orange, 오미자 등