Kooksoondang Launches 100,000 Bottles of 'Baekseju Gwaha' Summer Limited Edition

Development of Traditional Summer Alcohol Gwahaju Recipe Application
Adding Rice Distilled Soju to Baekseju

Kuksundang announced on the 30th that it will release 100,000 bottles of ‘Baekseju Gwaha,’ brewed by adding rice distilled soju to Baekseju, as a summer limited edition.

The new product ‘Baekseju Gwaha’ applies the traditional brewing method of Gwahaju, a traditional liquor brewed in summer, and has been developed to suit modern times. Gwahaju means ‘liquor that passes through summer,’ with the characters for ‘passing (過)’ and ‘summer (夏).’ To prevent spoilage caused by hot weather and to improve storability, distilled liquor is added to fermented liquor during brewing. It is a liquor that embodies the wisdom of ancestors who complemented the low alcohol content of fermented liquor with high-proof distilled liquor to make it more palatable.

The base fermented liquor of Baekseju Gwaha was brewed using Baekseju’s 30 years of fermentation technology and a method that enhances the flavor of liquor developed by Kuksundang based on traditional brewing techniques introduced in old literature. Baekseju is a liquor that contains our history and culture, restoring the raw rice fermentation method of Baekhaju, a famous liquor from the Goryeo Dynasty, and naming the product inspired by stories of liquor brewed with goji berries found in the Hyangyakjipseongbang and Jibong Yuseol from the Joseon Dynasty. The rice distilled soju added to Baekseju is brewed using 100% Korean rice and aged for more than 10 years.

Baekseju Gwaha is brewed with healthful ingredients such as omija (Schisandra), poria, and ginseng, offering a deep flavor in the mouth. The added aroma and weight of the rice distilled soju give it a richer taste and scent. In particular, the natural acidity and smooth sweetness generated during the rice fermentation process harmonize with the rich taste and aroma of the distilled soju. The alcohol content is 18%, and the volume is 500mL.

A Kuksundang representative said, “The new product Baekseju Gwaha is developed by applying the Gwahaju method, a distilled liquor brewed to prevent spoilage and drive away bad energy in summer, adapting tradition to modern times. We recommend experiencing the sweet and rich flavor of the nation’s traditional liquor Baekseju combined with rice distilled soju as a summer limited edition.”

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