Jinkwaenam

Description

Jinkwaenam is a 25% ABV soju from Chungcheongnam-do that reads like a botanical compendium: Korean rice and chestnut form the grain-nut base, then goji berry, omija, cornelian cherry (sansuyu), eleuthero bark (ogapi), and cordyceps (dongchunghachosul) are layered in with nuruk for fermentation. This many-ingredient approach reflects the Korean tradition of yakju and yagyongju — medicinal-purpose drinking where each botanical contributes not just flavor but perceived health function. The rice provides a clean fermentation canvas, the chestnut adds nutty depth, and the five herbal additions create a shifting aromatic landscape from tart berry (omija, goji) through woody bark (eleuthero) to the funky, earthy notes of cordyceps. At 25%, the spirit carries enough proof to extract and preserve the volatile compounds from each botanical while remaining drinkable without dilution.

Ingredients

Korean Rice, 밤, Nuruk, Goji Berry, Omija Berry, 산수유, 오가피, 동충하초, Purified Water

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