Sinseonju
신선주
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Taste and aroma
Pine resin · Danggui spice · Candied apple · Ginseng root · Balsamic warmth
Pair with
samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) · japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) · hobak-jeon (zucchini pancake)
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Description
Yongdusanjoeunsul Brewery in Chungcheongbuk-do loads this 16% cheongju with a striking botanical ensemble: apple, danggui (Korean angelica), goji berry, jujube, ginseng, cnidium, and pine needle all ferment alongside rice. The nose is layered and aromatic - pine resin arrives first, then warm spice from the danggui, followed by a candied apple sweetness that ties it together. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a waxy, almost honeyed texture. The herbal elements don't compete; instead, they create a slow-release complexity where each sip reveals a different accent. The finish is long, warming, and slightly balsamic, with ginseng's earthy root note anchoring the exit. As a designated Chungcheongbuk-do Intangible Cultural Heritage item (No. 4), it carries genuine provenance. Serve at 14-16°C alongside samgyetang, where the ginseng-chicken broth echoes the drink's own ginseng note, or with japchae whose sesame oil richness meets the pine-herbal lift.
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Ingredients
Rice, 능금, 신선초, 천궁, Goji Berry, 당귀솔잎, 대추, 인삼