Damyang Mountain Soju Jukhyang41 Wins Grand Prize at Namdo Traditional Liquor Competition

Jukhyangdo's 'Jukhyang41' Receives Praise for Smooth Taste Despite High Alcohol Content

On the 13th, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that Jukhyang41, a soju from Damyang Jukhyangdoga, was selected as the best distilled liquor and won the grand prize at the 2023 Namdo Our Liquor Competition.

The Namdo Our Liquor Competition is hosted by Jeollanam-do and organized by the Jeonnam Traditional Liquor Producers Association, selecting and awarding excellent Namdo liquors made from Jeollanam-do agricultural products.

Based on the criteria for using domestic agricultural products, the competition was divided into five categories for judging: four types of our liquor (Makgeolli, distilled liquor, medicinal/cheongju, others) and one general liquor (Makgeolli).

After document screening including the ratio of domestic agricultural products and liquor quality certification records, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted through product assessments by a professional judging panel and a public evaluation group.

Jukhyang41 from the agricultural corporation Jukhyangdoga was distilled using excellent Daesupmalkkeun rice with traditional soju manufacturing techniques and underwent low-temperature aging for five years. Despite its high alcohol content, it was recognized for its smooth throat feel and deep flavor, earning the grand prize.

County Governor Lee Byeong-no said, “Jukhyang41 is a premium soju made from Daesupmalkkeun rice, which has won the Jeonnam high-quality rice brand evaluation for 13 consecutive years and received the grand prize this year. We will actively support the promotion of sales of our traditional liquor made from Damyang’s eco-friendly rice.”

Jukhyang41 can be found at Damyang Jangteo, a specialty online marketplace for Damyang agricultural and specialty products.

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