Sinseonju - Korean Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk, 16% ABV, 750ml. Pine resin, Danggui spice, Candied apple, Ginseng root, Balsamic warmth
Korean Cheongju Cultural Heritage

Sinseonju

신선주

ABV 16%
Volume 750ml

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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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Region
Chungcheongbuk (충북)

Ingredients

Rice, 능금, 신선초, 천궁, Goji Berry, 당귀솔잎, 대추, 인삼

Food Pairings

samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup)
japchae (stir-fried glass noodles)
hobak-jeon (zucchini pancake)
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