Jahuihyang Chrysanthemum Wine
자희향 국화주
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Taste and aroma
Smooth · Balanced
Pair with
raw fish (hoe) · Korean side dishes (banchan) · grilled meat
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Description
Jahuihyang Chrysanthemum Wine is a 15% ABV brew from Jahuijayang Brewery in Jeollanam-do, crafted with domestic rice. Despite the chrysanthemum name, the listed ingredient is simply Korean rice, suggesting the chrysanthemum character may come through the nuruk culture or a traditional brewing method rather than direct infusion. The result is a polished, balanced yakju. The nose is clean with a hint of dried flower - understated rather than perfumed. On the palate, the body is medium and smooth, with an even sweetness and a precise, almost surgical finish that wastes nothing. Winner of the 2014 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Encouragement Prize and the 2015 Grand Excellence Award in the yakcheongju category - a rapid ascent that speaks to the brewmaster's skill. Serve at 10-13°C with hoe (raw fish) where the precision lets each slice's character come through, or alongside banchan where the smooth, neutral body never overshadows.
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- Brewery
- Jahuijayang Brewery
- Region
- Jeonnam (전남)
Ingredients
Korean Rice
Awards
- ★ 2014 대한민국우리술품평회 장려상 (약주/청주 부문)
- ★ 2015 대한민국 우리술품평회 약청주 최우수상