Roa 40 Yellow

Description

Roa40 Yellow is a 40% ABV spirit from Gyeonggi-do distilled from just two ingredients — Korean rice and Korean pear. The dual-grain-and-fruit base is unusual: rice provides the structural clarity of a classic soju while pear introduces a delicate fruit dimension that pure grain spirits cannot achieve. The nose is quietly elegant — clean rice distillate, a gentle pear-skin fragrance that floats rather than dominates, and a hint of white floral sweetness. On the palate, the body is medium-lean with a precise, fluid texture. The rice anchors the experience with its familiar neutral-to-dry character, while the pear weaves in intermittently — a moment of ripe fruit sweetness here, a flash of pear-skin tartness there. The pear never overwhelms; it decorates rather than defines. A subtle mineral note adds crispness in the mid-palate. The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering pear fragrance and the faintest rice-grain warmth. At 350ml and 40%, this is a refined sipping spirit. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature alongside sashimi where the pear nuance mirrors Asian pear garnish, or with lightly seasoned dishes that let the subtle flavors come through.

Ingredients

Rice, Pear

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