Neukkim 19.8

Description

Neukkim 19.8 is the lighter expression in the Neukkim range, bottled at 19.8% ABV from Gyeongsangbuk-do using the same domestic white rice, nuruk, yeast, and purified water base. This lower proof shifts the spirit from sipping territory into something closer to a strong table wine in terms of drinking context — light enough for extended meals, substantial enough to still register as a spirit. The reduced alcohol allows more of the fermented grain's natural character to come forward without the warmth and intensity of higher proof. The nose is delicate and grain-forward — steamed rice, a gentle yeast-bread sweetness, and just a whisper of nuruk earthiness. On the palate, the body is light with a clean, almost watery texture that makes it highly sessionable. The rice sweetness is soft and approachable, with a pleasant grain roundness that feels comforting rather than challenging. The nuruk complexity is dialed back to a subtle background note — enough to add interest, not enough to demand attention. The finish is short to moderate, clean, and leaves a simple, warm grain impression. The 360ml bottle suits dinner-table service. Serve chilled at 8-12°C with delicate Korean dishes like steamed eggs (gyeran-jjim), clear soups, mild banchan, or as a gentle accompaniment to seafood where the low proof does not overwhelm oceanic subtlety.

Ingredients

Korean White Rice, Nuruk, Yeast, Purified Water

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