Seollyeonju - Korean Cheongju, Gyeongsangbuk, 16% ABV, 750ml. Lotus petal, Honeyed grain, Aquatic floral, Warm finish
Korean Cheongju Food Master

Seollyeonju

설련주

ABV 16%
Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Lotus petal · Honeyed grain · Aquatic floral · Warm finish

Pair with

jeonbok-juk (abalone porridge) · hanjeongsik (Korean full course) · namul platter

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Description

Seokjeonsangon Traditional Brewing in Gyeongsangbuk-do uses white lotus flowers, glutinous rice, non-glutinous rice, and nuruk to create a cheongju that is as quietly aromatic as it is technically demanding. The nose opens with a soft floral note - not perfumed rose but the understated, almost aquatic scent of lotus petals drying in the sun. On the palate at 16% ABV, the body is medium-full and composed, with a honeyed grain sweetness in the midpalate that the lotus element lifts rather than masks. The finish is long and gently warming, with a clean floral echo that fades gracefully. Designated as a Food Master product, it carries genuine artisanal lineage. Serve at 12-14°C with jeonbok-juk (abalone porridge) where the delicate sea flavor meets the lotus fragrance, or alongside a composed hanjeongsik where each course benefits from the drink's restrained elegance.

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Region
Gyeongsangbuk (경북)

Ingredients

백련, Glutinous Rice, Non-glutinous Rice, Nuruk

Food Pairings

jeonbok-juk (abalone porridge)
hanjeongsik (Korean full course)
namul platter
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