Janghongsam Jangsu Makgeolli - Korean Makgeolli, Chungcheongbuk, 6% ABV, 750ml. Earthy ginseng root aroma, Warm honey and rice cream, Bitter-herbal red ginseng mid-palate, Warming lightly medicinal finish, Lingering ginseng depth
Korean Makgeolli

Janghongsam Jangsu Makgeolli

장홍삼 장수 막걸리

ABV 6%
Volume 750ml

Description

Seoul Jangsu's facility in Jincheon, Chungcheongbuk-do creates this distinctive 6% makgeolli by blending white rice fermentation with red ginseng (hongsam) powder - a pairing that earned the top prize at the 2016 Korea Traditional Liquor Quality Awards (sterilized makgeolli category). The aroma opens with earthy ginseng root, warm honey, and a background of soft rice cream. On the palate, the body is medium and creamy with a sweet front that transitions into a gentle bitter-herbal mid-palate from the red ginseng. The finish is warming and lightly medicinal in the best sense, with lingering ginseng root depth. Serve at 8-10°C. Pairs beautifully with samgyetang ginseng chicken soup for a thematic double-ginseng experience, or with rich eel-gui where the warming ginseng note complements the fatty fish.

Region
Chungcheongbuk (충북)

Ingredients

White Rice, 말토올리고당, 홍삼분말

Awards

  • 2016 대한민국 우리술품평회 살균막걸리 부문 최우수상

Food Pairings

samgyetang ginseng chicken soup
grilled eel (jangeo-gui) with tare sauce
nurungji scorched rice tea with dried dates
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