Korean Soju

Mungyeong Baram Baekja 40

문경바람 백자 40

ABV 40%

Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

raw fish (hoe) · grilled meat (galbi) · bossam

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Description

Mungyeongbaram Baekja 40 is the full-strength expression of the Mungyeong apple spirit line, bottled at 40% ABV from Gyeongsangbuk-do. Where the 25-do version prioritizes approachability, this bottling doubles down on concentration and structure. The same Mungyeong apples serve as the sole ingredient, but the higher proof extracts and preserves a wider spectrum of aromatic compounds from the distillation. The nose is more intense and layered than its lighter counterpart - baked apple, toasted almond, warm caramel, and a deeper orchard-floor earthiness that adds complexity. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a viscous, slightly oily texture that speaks to the spirit's density. The apple character remains central but presents differently - less fresh-fruit crispness, more concentrated and cooked, like an apple tarte tatin captured in liquid form. The alcohol is well-integrated, providing structure without aggressive heat. A subtle spice note - cinnamon bark, perhaps - emerges in the mid-palate. The finish is long and warming, with persistent baked-apple sweetness and a clean, dry tail. The 750ml bottle is sized for slow exploration. Serve neat at room temperature for full aromatic expression, alongside strong cheeses where the spirit's intensity matches, after-dinner with dark chocolate, or with rich desserts like apple pie where the flavors resonate deeply.