Kooksoondang Launches 'First Makgeolli Brewed with 2020 New Rice'

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] Makgeolli brewed with newly harvested rice this year is being released.

Kooksoondang announced on the 26th that it will launch a limited edition of its premium draft makgeolli, ‘First Sip Brewed with 2020 New Rice.’

The First Sip brewed with 2020 new rice is made using newly harvested rice from this fall in Hoengseong, Gangwon-do, where Kooksoondang’s Hoengseong Brewery is located, maximizing the freshness of the new rice and the characteristics of the region. The alcohol content is 7%, which is 1 degree higher than regular makgeolli, and the volume is 750ml. It uses a glass bottle container to give a luxurious feel. A total of 10,000 bottles will be produced in limited quantity.

This product will be sold at ‘Judamteo,’ Hyundai Department Store’s traditional liquor specialty store, major nationwide large retail stores, and premium restaurants such as Baekseju Village. The consumer price at large retail stores is 4,200 KRW.

Since 2009, Kooksoondang has been releasing a premium draft makgeolli brewed with newly harvested rice of that year only once a year in the fall as a limited product for 12 consecutive years including this year. It has been popular enough to have a dedicated fan base eagerly awaiting its release, and all bottles have been sold out every year.

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