Korean Soju

Dureang 22

Name: Dureang 22
Brand: Duraean Brewery

두레앙22

ABV22%

Volume375ml

Description

Dureang22 is a 22% ABV grape-based spirit from Chungcheongnam-do that takes an uncommon path among Korean distillates by building entirely on grapes. The result is a spirit with a gentle fruit identity that sits distinctly apart from the rice-and-grain mainstream. The nose opens with soft, ripe grape sweetness — not wine-like exactly, but a clean, fermented fruit brightness that evokes fresh Muscat or Kyoho grape skin. A subtle floral note accompanies. On the palate, the body is light with a smooth, easy-drinking texture that the low proof encourages. The grape character translates as a clean, refreshing fruit sweetness at entry, neither heavy nor syrupy, followed by a mild tartness that appears in the mid-palate and keeps the spirit lively. There is a subtle yeasty warmth from fermentation that adds a hint of bread-like depth. The finish is short and clean, with grape sweetness tapering off into a dry, refreshing close. The spirit's competition history — 2009 silver, 2011 grand prize, 2015 Monde Selection recognition — demonstrates consistent quality. At 375ml, serve chilled alongside jeon where the grape acidity complements savory pancakes, or with hoe where the fruit brightness mirrors a squeeze of citrus.