Jugyoju - Korean Cheongju, Gyeonggi, 16% ABV, 500ml. Clean, Smooth
Korean Cheongju

Jugyoju

주교주

ABV 16%
Volume 500ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

Korean full course (hanjeongsik) · grilled fish · steamed dishes

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Description

Jugyoju is a 16% ABV cheongju from Peardari Doga in Gyeonggi-do, crafted with a disciplined approach: domestic Korean rice, nuruk, refined enzymes, yeast, and water. No botanical additions or fruit infusions are used, so the profile relies entirely on the quality of fermentation and rice selection. The higher ABV places it in a more structured, dry-leaning category where rice definition stays remarkably clear through the finish. Despite the strength, the mouthfeel remains sleek and smooth rather than hot or aggressive. At 500ml, this is a confident bottle for occasions that demand depth and precision without aromatic complexity - a cheongju that steps back to let Korean cuisine speak while providing a firm, warming backbone.

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Region
Gyeonggi (경기)

Ingredients

Rice, Nuruk, Purified Water, Enzyme, Yeast

Tasting Notes

Read our guide - Korean Cheongju

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