Wolgwangju 42
월광주 42
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Taste and aroma
Creamy · Sweet
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Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi
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Wolgwangju 42 is a 42% ABV high-proof traditional spirit from Gwangju, produced by Wol Gwangjujo Brewery using only rice, water, and nuruk. Despite its makgeolli classification, the 42% alcohol content places it firmly in sipping spirit territory, where the familiar creamy rice character is compressed into a concentrated, warming expression. The three-ingredient simplicity is the point: with no added sugar, flavoring, or enzymes, the spirit's personality comes entirely from the quality of the rice fermentation and distillation. This is a bold, unadorned showcase of what Korean rice spirit can achieve at high proof.
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- Wolgwang Brewery
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- Gwangju (광주)
Ingredients
Rice, Water, Nuruk