Korean Traditional Drink

Gyeryongsan Wild Ginsengju Geumsugangsan 40%

계룡산 산삼주 금수강산 40%

ABV 40%

Volume 740ml

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Taste and aroma

Smooth · Balanced

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Korean side dishes (banchan) · grilled meat

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Description

Geumsugangsan 40% is the full-strength expression of the cultivated wild ginseng spirit from Seoul, doubling the proof of its 21% sibling. At 40% ABV, the ginseng character is significantly more concentrated and intense - this is no longer a gentle health tonic but a serious spirit that demands the same respect as any premium distillate. The same cultivated wild ginseng root, purified water, and neutral alcohol base are used, but the higher proof extracts and preserves a deeper spectrum of the root's aromatic compounds. The nose is powerful - concentrated ginseng earthiness, a pronounced woody bitterness, dried root sweetness, and a warm, almost resinous quality that the 21% version only hints at. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a smooth, slightly oily texture. The ginseng character is commanding: deep earthy bitterness, a rich woody-sweet complexity, and a peppery spice that builds assertively. The higher proof gives the spirit structure and gravitas, carrying the ginseng's nuances with greater definition. The medicinal warmth is more pronounced, spreading through the chest. The finish is long and deeply warming, with persistent ginseng bitterness, woody sweetness, and a dry, mineral tail. The 740ml bottle invites slow, measured enjoyment. Serve neat in small portions at room temperature, alongside rich herbal preparations, strong-flavored Korean dishes like bossam, or as a meditative after-dinner spirit.