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Chungnam liquor captivates global liquor fans.

2020.01.03(금) 14:49:23 | CNnews (이메일주소:chungnamdo@korea.kr; chungnamdo@korea.kr)

Outstanding taste, aroma and longstanding flavors,

Highly favored across Korea and the world!

Chungnam Province’s flagship alcoholic drinks include two kinds of takju (rice wine), two kinds of fruit wine, three kinds of yakju (refined rice wine), and three kinds of distilled liquor and soju (colorless distilled liquor). Chungnam has selected top 10 alcoholic drinks that received the highest scores at the liquor- tasting held at the

Seoul Makgeolli School on July 26 as 'Top 10 Chungnam Liquor 2019.'

A 6-expert evaluation team carried out a comprehensive evaluation for a total of 69 liquors produced in 40 distillers in the province in the areas of color, aroma, taste, and flavors remaining in the mouth. By combining the evaluation results (80%) and citizens’ evaluation outcome (20%), Chungnam has selected Top 10 Chungnam Liquors 2019, including the following: [Takju] freshwater snail hand-made rice wine (7.5%), Sulgongbang 9.0 (9%) [Fruit wine] Chusa Apple Wine (12%), Chusa Blue Sweet (11%) [Yakju] Lee Sang-jae family little yeast-based liquor (16%), Manse Boryeong liquor (15%), Tobagi little yeast-based liquor (16%) [Distilled liquor and soju] Chusa 40 (40%), fire little yeast-based liquor (43%) and Dureang distilled liquor ( 35%). By region, Yesan and Seocheon have three kinds of prestigious liquor, respectively while Cheonan, Boryeong, Nonsan, and Cheongyang have one each. The provincial government plans to run the Citizen Supporters' Group for ‘Top 10 Chungnam Liquors 2019’ and post PR materials about the proud products on SNS accounts, blogs and YouTube accounts at least once a month. It is also planning to support participation in the Korean Traditional Liquor and Food Festival and advertising in traditional Korean liquor stores in major cities across the country including the Seoul metropolitan area.

Top 10 ChungnamLiquors 2019Perfect as a Gift for Your Beloved Ones on Special Days

Freshwater snail hand-made rice wine - vanilla-flavored takju made with organic rice (Yangchon Brewery, Nonsan-si)

A 7.5 percent takju whose gentle scent of alcohol lessens the sweetness is notable in its fruit flavor remaining inside the mouth followed by unforgettable vanilla scent. Good with spicy seasoned skate or aromatic buckwheat pancakes.

Takju 7.5% 750mlYangchon Brewery 070-7797-2011

Chusa Apple Wine whose golden powder captures the eyesight. (Yesan Apple Wine, Yesan-gun)

Visually, the golden powder offers a fascinating charm. This apple wine is outstanding in its soft texture. So good in itself that hardly anyone would want side dishes with it.

Fruit wine 12% 375ml

Yesan Apple Wine 041-337-9584

Lee Sang-jae Family Sogokju, a yakju with the flavors of chrysanthemum and acacia

(Lee Sang-jae Family, Seocheon-gun)

This sweet yakju feels much weaker than the indicated alcohol content. The delicate harmony of chrysanthemum and acacia flavors is particularly notable. Good with side dishes, too.

Yakju 16% 750ml, 1500ml, 1800mlLee Sang-jae Family 041-951-0260

 

Tobagi Sogokju is sweet yakju drinkers always find inviting.

(Tobagi Sogokju, Seocheon-gun)

It has won the Hansan Sogokju Competition for two years in a row. Its fruit flavor is outstanding. It goes well with spicy chicken soup.

Yakju 16% 750ml, 1500ml, 1800ml

Tobagi Sogokju 041-951-7720

Sulgongbang 9.0 is a takju with heavy mouthfeel yet pleasant to drink. Sulgongbang 9.0 (Arirang Brewery, Cheongyang-gun)

It is a premium rice wine with no sweetener. It has a heavy sweetness reminiscent of melons. The fruity flavor provides a pure aftertaste.

Takju 9.0% 500ml

Arirang Brewery 041-943-7678

Chusa Blue Sweet is a fruit wine with an impressive blueberry scent (Yesan apple wine, Yesan-gun)

Ideal for novice wine drinkers. Distinctive blueberry aroma and sweetness blend well. Good as dessert wine.

Fruit wine 12% 375ml

Yesan Apple Wine 041-337-9584

Dureang is a distilled liquor pleasant to drink for its grape scent. (Dure Brewery, Cheonan-si)

It is a pleasant-to-drink and well balanced 35-degree distilled liquor. Its grape scent is attractive. Good with tomato stew for its sour taste.

Distilled liquor 35% 750ml

Dure Brewery (Dureang) 041-583-8213

Chusa 40 is an apple-flavored brandy aged in oak for over a year.

Chusa 40 (Yesan Apple Wine, Yesan-gun)

A brandy that taps into apple taste and aroma superbly. It matures in oak barrels for over a year, leading to a natural oak flavor from the drink. Adding ice can reduce apple flavor.

Brandy 40% 375ml Yesan Apple Wine 041-337-9584 Manse Boryeongju is a traditional yakju with colorful scent.

Manse Boryeongju (Boryeong Traditional Liquor Co-op, Boryeong-si)

As a traditional Korean yakju, it boasts a variety of scents. Citrus flavor ends with pure sweet flavor followed by delicate delicious aftertaste.

Yakju 15% 370ml, 500ml, 750ml

Boryeong Traditional Liquor Co-op 041-935-8089

 


 

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