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Byeongyeong Soju

병영소주

ABV 40%

Volume 700ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

grilled meat (galbi) · bossam · sashimi

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Description

Byeongyeong Soju is a 40% ABV barley-based distilled spirit from Jeollanam-do, demonstrating how refined a high-proof soju can be when built on a grain other than rice. The base is barley distillate made from domestic barley, blended with purified water to reach its final strength. Barley brings a different personality to distillation than rice - earthier, slightly toasty, with a grain husk character that adds rusticity and depth. The nose opens with roasted barley tea (boricha) aromatics, warm bread crust, and a subtle caramel sweetness that signals the grain's natural character. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a rounded, slightly oily texture. The barley comes through as a warm, toasty presence with more body and earthiness than typical rice soju. There is a pleasant roasted-grain bitterness in the mid-palate that prevents the profile from feeling simple or one-dimensional. The finish is long and warming, with persistent barley-tea warmth and a clean, dry close. The generous 700ml bottle is well-suited for sharing at gatherings. Serve neat at room temperature or gently warmed, alongside hearty Korean dishes like samgyeopsal where the barley earthiness complements pork fat, stews like kimchi-jjigae, or roasted nuts where the toasty profiles harmonize.