Persimmon Arak 25 - Korean Soju, Gyeonggi, 25% ABV, 500ml. Clean, Smooth
Korean Soju

Persimmon Arak 25

감아락 25

ABV 25%
Volume 500ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

grilled meat (galbi) · bossam · sashimi

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Description

Persimmonarak 25 (Gamarak 25) is a 25% ABV spirit from Gyeonggi-do, crafted from domestic rice blended with persimmon distillate. The dual-base approach gives this spirit a layered personality - rice providing the familiar warm grain foundation, persimmon distillate adding an orchard-fruit aromatic layer that lifts the profile beyond standard soju. The name references arak, the broad family of anise-less distilled spirits across Asia, situating this bottle in an artisanal tradition. The nose opens with dried persimmon, warm rice grain, a gentle honey sweetness, and a subtle autumn-leaf earthiness. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a smooth, balanced texture. The rice and persimmon work in tandem - the grain offers warmth and structure, the persimmon contributes a honeyed fruit sweetness with a delicate tannic edge from the fruit's skin character. The integration is clean, neither ingredient overwhelming the other. The mid-palate has a pleasant warmth and a faint spice quality. The finish is moderate, clean, and gently sweet with a persistent dried-fruit echo. The 500ml bottle is practical for regular enjoyment. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled, alongside Korean autumn dishes like japchae, with mild cheese platters, or as a gentle evening spirit that bridges grain and fruit character.

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Region
Gyeonggi (경기)

Ingredients

Korean Rice, 감증류원액

Tasting Notes

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