Korean Soju

Jinkwaenam

진쾌남

ABV 25%

Volume 330ml

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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.