Ihwabaekju Pure Takju
이화백주 순탁주
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Description
Ehwa Baekju in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do produces this generously portioned 6% takju using domestic rice and nuruk, supplemented with sugar and malt syrup for a broad, crowd-pleasing sweetness. The bottle's pedigree is notable: 2019 Korea Liquor Awards recognition and 2017 official toast selection (geonbae-ju). The aroma offers condensed milk, soft rice flour, and a trace of caramel. On the palate, the body is medium and milky-smooth, with a sweetness that stays rounded and accessible without sharp edges. The finish is short and friendly. Serve cold at 5-8°C. Natural at festive gatherings, paired with assorted Korean fried chicken (dakgangjeong, yangnyeom) for celebratory energy, or with Korean-style fruit salad (gwail-saelleodeu) for a light, sweet complement.
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- Brewery
- Ehwa Baekju
- Region
- Gyeongsangnam (경남)
Ingredients
Purified Water, Rice, Nuruk, Sugar, Malt Syrup, Wheat, Aspartame
Tasting Notes
Awards
- ★ 2019대한민국주류대상
- ★ 2017년 공식건배주선정