Kooksoondang Bekseju - 375 ml
Introduction
Kooksoondang Bekseju is a traditional Korean herbal rice wine, often referred to as a spirit, originating from the country of South Korea. Kooksoondang Brewery was founded by Bae Jung-ho in 1983. The company is dedicated to preserving and developing traditional Korean alcoholic beverages and uses a traditional nurook fermentation starter, an ancient technique known as Ihwaju (or 'rice wine for making rice wine'), to craft its brews. The name Bekseju translates to 'One Hundred Year Wine,' referring to the legend that drinking it can help one live up to 100 years.
Description
Bekseju is brewed using glutinous rice and a blend of twelve different traditional herbs and spices. These botanicals typically include ginseng, ginger, Schisandra berry, liquorice root, and Solomon's seal. The wine is made using the traditional nurook fermentation starter, which is a key part of Kooksoondang's technique. The colour is described as a golden or yellow hue. The aroma is rich, with a dominant scent of ginseng. On the palate, it has a harmonious and sweet taste with a bitter-spicy kick from the herbs and a refreshing finish. It is bottled at 13.0% ABV.
Accolades
Bekseju has received recognition for its quality and traditional significance. It was designated a 'Grade A Traditional Liquor' by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. It has also received awards in various international competitions, including a Gold Medal at the 1999 Monde Selection in Belgium. The Korean government has selected it as the 'Official Toasting Wine for APEC'.
Food Pairing
Bekseju is traditionally consumed with various types of food, especially rich or spicy Korean dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats, such as Korean barbecue, as its sweetness and herbal notes help cut through the fat. It is also recommended to enjoy Bekseju with spicy Korean stews (jjigae) or deep-fried foods like Korean pancakes (jeon).
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Introduction
Kooksoondang Bekseju is a traditional Korean herbal rice wine, often referred to as a spirit, originating from the country of South Korea. Kooksoondang Brewery was founded by Bae Jung-ho in 1983. The company is dedicated to preserving and developing traditional Korean alcoholic beverages and uses a traditional nurook fermentation starter, an ancient technique known as Ihwaju (or 'rice wine for making rice wine'), to craft its brews. The name Bekseju translates to 'One Hundred Year Wine,' referring to the legend that drinking it can help one live up to 100 years.
Description
Bekseju is brewed using glutinous rice and a blend of twelve different traditional herbs and spices. These botanicals typically include ginseng, ginger, Schisandra berry, liquorice root, and Solomon's seal. The wine is made using the traditional nurook fermentation starter, which is a key part of Kooksoondang's technique. The colour is described as a golden or yellow hue. The aroma is rich, with a dominant scent of ginseng. On the palate, it has a harmonious and sweet taste with a bitter-spicy kick from the herbs and a refreshing finish. It is bottled at 13.0% ABV.
Accolades
Bekseju has received recognition for its quality and traditional significance. It was designated a 'Grade A Traditional Liquor' by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. It has also received awards in various international competitions, including a Gold Medal at the 1999 Monde Selection in Belgium. The Korean government has selected it as the 'Official Toasting Wine for APEC'.
Food Pairing
Bekseju is traditionally consumed with various types of food, especially rich or spicy Korean dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats, such as Korean barbecue, as its sweetness and herbal notes help cut through the fat. It is also recommended to enjoy Bekseju with spicy Korean stews (jjigae) or deep-fried foods like Korean pancakes (jeon).
