Korean Cheongju

Pine and Crane

소나무와 학

ABV 43%

Volume 700ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean · Smooth

Pair with

raw fish (hoe) · Korean full course (hanjeongsik) · grilled fish

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Description

Sonamuwa Hak is a 43% ABV spirit from Chungcheongbuk-do that pairs Korean rice with astragalus root (hwanggi), creating a high-proof bottle where herbal warmth and grain clarity find measured balance. The repeated recognition at the Korea Sool Awards across 2011, 2012, and 2016 reflects not a single achievement but an enduring standard. The nose opens with clean, toasted rice grain and a gradual emergence of astragalus - warm, gently sweet, and earthy without being heavy. The herbal character smells like dried root slices steeped in warm water: comforting, grounded, traditional. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a dry, structured texture. The rice provides a firm, mineral-edged backbone while the astragalus adds its characteristic warm sweetness and a gentle bitter undertone that prevents the spirit from feeling flat. The two elements are in quiet dialogue rather than competition - the rice offers clarity and the astragalus offers warmth, and together they create a profile that feels composed and intentional. The finish is long and drying, with astragalus warmth persisting beneath a clean mineral close. At 700ml, serve neat at room temperature alongside grilled fish where the herbal warmth matches char, or with a full hanjeongsik spread where the spirit's measured complexity can respond to varied flavors across courses.