Hansan Sogokju

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.

Ingredients

Glutinous Rice, Korean Non-glutinous Rice

Tasting Notes

Awards

• ★2001 농림부 한국전통식품 BEST 5선발대회 전통주 대상 수상
• ★2007 농식품 가공산업발전 유공자 대통령표창

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