Haenam Jinyangju - Korean Traditional Drink, Jeonnam, 16% ABV, 375ml. Smooth, Balanced
Korean Traditional Drink Cultural Heritage

Haenam Jinyangju

해남진양주

ABV 16%
Volume 375ml

Description

Haenam Jinyangju is a 16% ABV brew from Haenamjinyangju Brewery in Jeollanam-do, made with Haenam-grown domestic glutinous rice and designated as Jeollanam-do Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 25. Haenam, at Korea's southwestern tip, produces rice with a distinctive mineral character from the coastal climate, and that terroir shows in the glass. The nose carries warm, nutty glutinous rice with a faint sea-salt whisper. On the palate, the body is medium-full and gentle - not thin, not heavy - with a composed grain sweetness and a finish that tapers with a clean, slightly mineral dryness. The 375ml format focuses the experience. Serve at 12-14°C with jeon-platter where the balanced body handles fried textures gracefully, or alongside banchan where each small dish benefits from the drink's unassuming support.

Region
Jeonnam (전남)

Ingredients

Korean Glutinous Rice

Tasting Notes

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