Mir
미르
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Taste and aroma
Clean · Smooth
Pair with
raw fish (hoe) · grilled meat (galbi) · bossam
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Description
Mireu is a 25% ABV rice spirit from Gyeonggi-do built on rice and water with a focus on accessibility and precision. Despite its simple recipe, the 2018 Presidential Award at the Korea Traditional Liquor Awards signals that execution elevates this spirit well beyond its modest ingredient list. The nose is clean and inviting - soft steamed rice, a faint lactic sweetness, and a barely-there floral whisper that adds lift without drawing attention. On the palate, the body is light-medium with an exceptionally smooth, almost water-like fluidity that makes the 25% proof disappear. The rice character is gentle and balanced - neither too sweet nor too dry - presenting a calm, centered grain impression. There is a subtle mineral clarity in the mid-palate that provides quiet structure, and a faint umami depth that keeps the spirit from being one-dimensional. The finish is short and clean, with soft rice warmth fading gracefully. The 2017 Find-a-Brewery designation rounds out its credentials. At 375ml, this is designed for regular drinking. Serve lightly chilled alongside raw fish where its clean neutrality frames delicate flavors, or with bossam and galbi where the smooth texture provides effortless refreshment.
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Ingredients
Rice, Purified Water
Awards
- ★ 2018 대한민국 우리술품평회 대통령상