Korean Soju

Buckwheat Dew

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ABV 40%

Volume 500ml

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Description

Mewheatiseul (Memiliseul) is a 40% ABV buckwheat soju from Jeju-do, distilled from Jeju-grown buckwheat with domestic ipguk and yeast. Buckwheat is an uncommon base for Korean spirits, and its use here gives the soju a personality that stands apart from the rice-dominated mainstream. The grain brings a nutty, earthy, almost herbal dimension that rice simply cannot replicate. The nose opens with toasted buckwheat - reminiscent of memil-cha (buckwheat tea) - alongside a clean, slightly floral yeast note and a subtle grassy undertone from the grain's hull. On the palate, the body is medium with a dry, slightly grainy texture that recalls buckwheat noodles. The grain's signature nuttiness dominates, warm and toasted, with an earthy bitterness that adds backbone. The ipguk contributes a quiet sweetness and a hint of umami that tempers the buckwheat's assertiveness. The finish is long and drying, with persistent buckwheat-tea warmth and a clean, mineral close. The 500ml bottle is ample for considered sipping. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed, alongside buckwheat noodles (memil-guksu) for a thematic pairing, savory jeon, or grilled duck where the earthy grain character meets rich protein.