Seuri

Description

Seuri is a 45% ABV botanical spirit from Jeju-do that layers wild-cultivated ginseng (sanyangsam), hasuo (fleeceflower root), and goji berry over a rice distillate base. Each botanical brings a distinct herbal voice: the ginseng contributes earthy bitterness and a medicinal depth, hasuo adds a subtle woody sweetness, and goji berry introduces a quiet dried-fruit warmth. The nose is gently complex — clean rice spirit clarity first, then a slow emergence of earthy root aromatics with a sweet herbal undertone. On the palate, the body is medium with a smooth, lightly coating texture. The ginseng's bitter-earthy character anchors the mid-palate while the hasuo and goji temper it with their respective sweetness, creating a balanced push-pull. The Jeju water provides a mineral clarity underneath everything. The finish is moderately long and warming, with ginseng earthiness persisting and a clean, dry exit. At 700ml, this is generously sized for a spirit of its complexity. Serve at room temperature to appreciate the botanical layers, alongside grilled meats where the herbal depth can stand up to smoke and fat, or with sashimi for a lighter contrast.

Ingredients

산양삼, 하수오, Goji Berry, Rice

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