Tamiance

Description

Tamiangseu is a 40% ABV herbal spirit from Jeollanam-do crafted by Korean Food Master No. 22, Yang Dae-su, using Korean rice and traditional medicinal botanicals. The 2013 Korea Sool Awards grand prize and 2014 international gold medals validate a production that bridges Korean herbal tradition with polished modern distillation. The nose is refined and gently aromatic — clean rice distillate provides the framework, while the medicinal botanicals add layers of dried root, gentle bark sweetness, and a faint resinous quality. The integration is seamless; the herbs smell like they belong rather than being imposed. On the palate, the body is medium with a remarkably silky texture that belies the 40% proof. The rice foundation is clean and neutral, allowing the botanical character to project: a steady herbal warmth, a woody sweetness that builds gradually, and a measured bitterness that provides structural definition without astringency. The silkiness is the defining quality here — the spirit coats and glides rather than gripping. The finish is moderately long with herbal warmth persisting, a clean medicinal undertone, and a dry, polished exit. At 400ml, serve at room temperature alongside jeon where the silky texture complements crispy edges, or with raw fish where the botanical depth adds aromatic interest without weight.

Ingredients

Korean Rice, 국내산 한약재

Tasting Notes

Awards

• ★2013 대한민국우리술품평회 대상 (일반증류주 부문)
• ★2014 SWSC 금상2014 Monde-selection 금상

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