Korean Traditional Drink Food Master Cultural Heritage

Hansan Sogokju

한산소곡주

ABV 18%

Volume 700ml

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Description

Hansan Sogokju is an 18% ABV brew from Hansansogokju Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do, one of Korea's most storied traditional spirits. Made with glutinous and non-glutinous rice, it carries designation as Chungcheongnam-do Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 3, is produced by Traditional Food Master No. 19 Woo Hee-yeol, won the 2001 Korean Traditional Food Grand Prize, and received a 2007 Presidential Commendation. The dual-rice approach creates a body that is dense and honey-like yet structured enough to stay composed at 18%. The nose is concentrated: caramelized grain, dried jujube, and a warm yeast note. On the palate, the sweetness is generous but the non-glutinous rice prevents it from becoming one-dimensional, adding a dry backbone that keeps the palate refreshed. The finish is long and warming, with a nurungji-like scorched grain echo. Serve at 14-16°C alongside samhap (fermented skate, kimchi, pork wraps) where the drink's strength and sweetness manage the triple intensity, or with jeon where the rich body matches the oily textures.