Sinrye Myeongju
신례명주
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Clean · Smooth
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grilled meat (galbi) · bossam · sashimi
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Sinryemyeongju is a 50% ABV citrus spirit from Jeju-do, distilled from Jeju-grown tangerines and citrus distillate. At 50%, this is one of the higher-proof Korean fruit spirits, a bold statement that concentrates Jeju's signature citrus into an intense, aromatic package. The dual-source approach - whole tangerines plus citrus distillate - suggests layered extraction: fresh fruit character from the tangerines and concentrated aromatic oils from the distillate. The nose is powerful and immediate - bright tangerine peel, candied citrus, a warm marmalade richness, and a subtle white-pepper spice from the high proof. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a smooth, oily texture that manages the 50% strength with remarkable poise. The citrus character is intense and multilayered: fresh tangerine juice brightness, bitter pith complexity, sweet orange-peel warmth, and a zesty vitality that keeps the palate engaged. Despite the sweetness of the base fruit, the spirit remains dry and structured. The finish is long, warming, and persistently citrus-forward, with a clean, bitter-peel tail. The generous 750ml bottle suits slow exploration. Serve neat at room temperature, or with a large ice cube, alongside grilled fish, spicy Korean dishes where the citrus provides relief, or citrus-based desserts.
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Ingredients
제주산감귤, 감귤 증류주