Gowoondal Baekja
고운달 백자
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Taste and aroma
Clean · Smooth
Pair with
Korean full course (hanjeongsik) · grilled fish · steamed dishes
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Goundal Baekja is a 52% ABV omija-based spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do that pushes proof without sacrificing drinkability. Mungyeong omija (five-flavor berry) is the defining ingredient, and its name proves apt here - the spirit genuinely moves through sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent impressions in a single sip. The nose is vivid and lifted: bright red berry tartness, a floral-herbal complexity, and an underlying warmth that signals the high proof. On the palate, the body is medium with a surprisingly smooth entry for 52%. The omija's tart acidity arrives first, sharp and clean like cranberry, followed by a wave of gentle sweetness and a subtle herbal bitterness that anchors the mid-palate. The pungent, almost peppery quality emerges in the back, creating a layered progression that few single-ingredient spirits can match. The finish is exceptionally long, warming and persistent, with omija tartness and a clean, drying close. At 500ml and high proof, this rewards careful, measured pours. Serve neat at room temperature as a contemplative pour, or pair with the complex flavors of hanjeongsik, grilled fish, and refined steamed dishes.
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Ingredients
Omija Berry