Korean Soju

Jinmaek Soju

진맥 소주

ABV 40%

Volume 200ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

grilled meat (galbi) · bossam · sashimi

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Description

Jinmaek Soju is a 40% ABV whole-wheat distilled spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, made entirely from whole wheat soju base. This single-grain, single-ingredient approach is rare in Korean spirits and gives Jinmaek a distinctive identity. Whole wheat retains its bran and germ through the distillation process, contributing aromatic compounds that refined wheat flour would not - resulting in a spirit with more texture, earthiness, and grain complexity. The nose opens with warm wheat bread, toasted grain husk, a subtle malty sweetness, and an earthy, almost hay-like quality that signals the whole-grain character. On the palate, the body is medium with a textured, slightly grainy mouthfeel. The wheat comes through as a warm, bread-like presence - less clean and sweet than rice, more rustic and full-flavored. There is a pleasant biscuit-like quality in the mid-palate and a subtle bitterness from the grain husk that adds dimension. The 40% proof provides solid structure and warmth. The finish is long and warming, with persistent wheat-bread character and a dry, slightly nutty close. The compact 200ml bottle is designed for focused tasting. Serve neat at room temperature to appreciate the whole-wheat character fully, alongside artisanal bread and cheese plates, with wheat-noodle dishes like kalguksu for a grain-pairing theme, or with full Korean stews where the spirit's rusticity matches hearty flavors.