Huiyangsan Makgeolli 15do

Description

Huiyangsan Makgeolli 15do is the strongest expression from Dusul Doga in Gyeongsangbuk-do, pushing domestic rice and domestic nuruk to a full 15% ABV — territory where most makgeolli drinkers rarely venture. At this strength, the fermentation extracts maximum rice flavor, producing a dense, almost dessert-like body where sweetness and alcohol warmth are deeply intertwined. The aroma is intense: caramelized grain, a whiff of banana bread, and an almost sake-like riciness that fills the glass. On the palate, the first sip hits with a plush, viscous sweetness that rolls slowly across the tongue. The nuruk contributes an earthy, slightly funky undertone that prevents the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional. The finish is long and warming, with the alcohol building gradually in the chest. This is not a casual pouring makgeolli — it demands attention and sips well from a small cup rather than a bowl. Pair with bold, fatty dishes that can match its intensity: grilled galbi where the charred edges meet the caramel notes, or dwaeji-bulgogi with its sweet-spicy marinade. Also excellent alongside hard, aged Korean soy-fermented products like mejuttofu.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Rice, Nuruk, Yeast

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