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Gyeongseong Gwahaju Soju

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ABV 20%

Volume 375ml

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Description

Gyeongseong Gwahaju is a 20% spirit from Gyeonggi-do that bridges traditional yakju and modern distillation, built on Yeoju glutinous rice with nuruk and a rice distillate from Gyeonggi grain. The 'gwahaju' (過夏酒) name references summer-enduring wines of the Joseon era - spirits strong enough to survive warm months without spoiling. The nose is direct and slightly sharp, with raw rice grain, white pepper, and a faint rubbing alcohol edge that softens after a moment in the glass. On the palate, the rice distillate provides a clean, linear backbone while the nuruk-fermented base adds a brief, honeyed roundness at the midpalate. The finish is dry and warming, with a lingering white pepper tingle. Designated a 2021 Visiting Brewery. Serve at room temperature (16-18°C) with yangnyeom-galbi (marinated grilled short ribs), where the sweet soy-garlic marinade is sliced cleanly by the spirit's dry bite, or sip it alongside jeotgal (salted fermented seafood), where the intense brine calls for alcohol strength.