The Chajeulsurok

Description

The Chajeulsurok is a 14% ABV flavored spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do that starts with apple wine and builds an unusually broad aromatic palette for its modest proof. The flavor profile reads like a catalog — peach, grape, apple, citrus, ginger, and coffee-like notes — and the remarkable part is that these accents coexist without confusion. The nose is immediately engaging: ripe stone fruit sweetness, a citrus lift, and an unexpected dark roasted note that adds intrigue. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a soft, slightly effervescent texture. The apple wine base provides a clean fruit backbone while the additional flavors layer in sequence — peach and grape in the entry, citrus sharpness at mid-palate, ginger warmth building through, and a surprising coffee-like bitterness in the tail. At 14%, the alcohol is barely perceptible, making this an easy sipper that still delivers complexity. The finish is short-to-moderate with lingering fruit sweetness and ginger warmth. Linked to the 2016 Find-a-Brewery designation, this 360ml bottle is designed for casual dining. Serve chilled as an aperitif or alongside diverse Korean banchan spreads where its shifting flavors can match multiple dishes.

Ingredients

사과와인, Purified Water, 정제주정 외 제품별 농축액 (복숭아, Grape, Apple, 감귤, Ginger, 커피향 등)

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