Korean Soju

Hansan Sogok Hwaju

한산 소곡화주

ABV 41%

Volume 300ml

Product passport

Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

raw fish (hoe) · grilled meat (galbi) · bossam

Product image: Product label image
Core details: Brewery and bottle details recorded
Data source: Matched to Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. data; View dataset
Next step: Retailer search available

A source listing does not confirm current inventory. Check the seller before ordering.

Start here

Official brewery site xn--399aq98a4sa14uq6p.com Search Naver Shopping Naver Shopping Check Sooldamhwa via Naver search Hansan Yedameun Hansan Sogok Hwaju Compare a similar drink · Korean Soju · Chungcheongnam · 41% Original Sogokju Try another from this brewery · Korean Traditional Drink · Chungcheongnam · 16% Wonjo Sogokju See the brewery Chungcheongnam Browse same-region drinks Korean Soju Browse same-type drinks

Availability and alcohol shipping rules vary by location. Confirm seller details before ordering.

Description

Hansan Sogokhwaju is a 41% ABV distilled spirit from Chungcheongnam-do, built on a traditional foundation of glutinous rice, non-glutinous rice, and nuruk (Korean fermentation starter). Sogokhwa (literally 'small grain flower') is one of the oldest named brewing traditions in the Hansan region, and this spirit carries that lineage with evident care. The nuruk-driven fermentation creates a deeper, more complex aromatic base than modern yeast-only approaches, contributing grain depth and subtle umami undertones. The nose is elegant and grain-led - toasted rice, dried chrysanthemum, and a warm, slightly honeyed quality. On the palate, the body is medium with a smooth, polished texture. For a 41% spirit, the delivery is remarkably refined: the alcohol integrates cleanly with the grain character, creating a warm, flowing experience rather than a sharp burn. There is a subtle savory quality in the mid-palate that nods to the nuruk's enzymatic work. The finish is long, with a gentle toasted-grain warmth and a clean, aromatic tail. A commendation in the distilled category at the 2016 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards confirms craft quality. Bottled at 300ml. Serve neat at room temperature or slightly warmed, with raw fish (hoe) where the spirit's clean grain cuts richness, alongside bossam, or with galbi.