Gongju Chestnut King Chestnut Wine

Description

Gongju Albam Wangbamju is a 6% ABV chestnut-infused traditional drink from Chungcheongnam-do that combines Gongju chestnuts (공주밤) with Korean white rice and aspartame sweetener. Gongju County is historically Korea's most celebrated chestnut-producing region, and the use of local albam (shelled chestnuts) grounds this product firmly in its terroir. The chestnut contribution creates a nutty, almost floury sweetness distinct from the fruity or floral profiles dominating much of the Korean traditional drink landscape. At 6%, the body stays light and approachable, making it function as a gentle table drink rather than a contemplative sipper. The combination of rice fermentation and chestnut infusion produces a hybrid character where grain softness and nut richness merge into a single, comforting texture.

Ingredients

공주밤(국내산), White Rice, Aspartame

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