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leegangju

  • Company NameJeonju Leegangju
  • Designated Year2018
  • Designation NumberFD1806
  • Price InformationKRW12,000~30,000
    400ml KRW24,000
    750ml KRW20,000

Overview

Produced in Jeolla and Hwanghae Provinces from the mid Joseon Dynasty, Leegangju is one of top five prestigious drinks in Korea. Its historical records are found in books called Gyeongdojapji and Dongguksesigi. This is a high-class medicinal soju enjoyed by the upper class from the time of King Seonjo. This liquor is highly praised in a number of old literature, and has got its name from its ingredients, “lee” meaning “pear” and “gang” meaning “ginger.”

Product Information

Leegangju has been designated as Grand Master of Korean Food No. 9 and Intangible Cultural Heritage of North Jeolla Province No. 6. As it is known as one of the top 3 liquors of the Joseon Dynasty, it has a rich history and tradition.

375ml, 400ml, 500ml, 750ml

CEO

Jo Jeong-Hyeong

Purified water, rice 36% (produce of Korea), wheat powder 30% (wheat: produce of the U.S. and Australia), cleaned barley (produce of Korea), pear (produce of Korea), ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, honey, yeast

Distributor Name

Jeonju Leegangju