Chuseongju
추성주
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Taste and aroma
Clean · Smooth
Pair with
Korean full course (hanjeongsik) · grilled fish · steamed dishes
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Chuseongju is a 25% ABV herbal spirit from Jeollanam-do that combines Korean rice with domestic medicinal herbs in a recipe anchored by the Korean Food Master designation and a 2014 Find-a-Brewery certification. The herbal component is present but measured - this is not a medicinal tonic but a spirit that uses botanicals to add depth to a clean rice base. The nose opens with gentle rice clarity, followed by a subtle herbal complexity - earthy, slightly woody, with a faint sweetness that suggests licorice root or dried jujube rather than sharp green herbs. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a smooth, composed texture. The rice provides a neutral, clean foundation while the medicinal herbs introduce a quiet layered warmth: first a gentle earthiness, then a hint of woody sweetness, and finally a mild bitter undertone that gives the spirit backbone. The 25% proof keeps everything accessible and food-friendly. The mid-palate is calm and well-structured, neither the rice nor the herbs dominating. The finish is moderate, warm, and gently herbal, with a clean close. At 350ml, serve at room temperature or slightly warm alongside hanjeongsik, grilled fish, or steamed dishes where the herbal subtlety enhances without overpowering.
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Ingredients
Korean Rice, 국내산 한약재