Wangyulju
왕율주
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Taste and aroma
Clean · Smooth
Pair with
grilled meat (galbi) · bossam · sashimi
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Wangyulju is a 25% ABV chestnut soju from Chungcheongnam-do, built on Korean rice, chestnuts, nuruk, and purified water. Chestnut-based spirits are uncommon in the Korean landscape, and the addition of chestnuts to the traditional rice-nuruk base creates a distinctive profile that bridges grain and nut. The nose opens with an immediately recognizable chestnut warmth - roasted chestnut sweetness, a soft nuttiness, and underlying clean rice. On the palate, the body is medium with a smooth, slightly creamy texture that reflects the chestnut's starchy character. The chestnut delivers exactly what the nose promises: a warm, comforting nuttiness with a natural sweetness that feels autumnal and grounding. The rice provides clean structure while the nuruk contributes a subtle fermentation depth. There is a pleasant, toasty quality in the mid-palate - like chestnuts roasting over charcoal - and a gentle grain dryness that prevents the sweetness from becoming heavy. The finish is moderate, clean, and warmly nutty, with a dry close. The compact 330ml bottle is well-sized for sharing over a meal. Serve at room temperature or gently warmed, alongside roasted meats, Korean rice cakes (tteok), chestnut-based desserts, or hearty autumn stews like dakdori-tang.
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Ingredients
Korean Rice, 밤, Nuruk, Purified Water