Three Societies

Korean Single Malt Gin 'Jung One'

Korean Single Malt Gin 'Jung One'

Korean Single Malt Gin Jung One Three Societies
  • Premium single malt gin produced by Three Societies in Namyangju, South Korea
  • Korea’s first gin made entirely from malted barley
  • Distilled by Three Societies’ Assistant Distiller, Byeongsu Kim
  • 11 botanicals include juniper, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, lemon & orange peel, pine needle, lavender, chopi (Korean sansho peppercorn), baby ginseng, and perilla leaf
  • Triple distilled in a copper pot stills; botanicals are macerated in twice-distilled single malt spirit for 24 hours before the third and final run through a 1,000-liter copper pot still
  • A vibrant, inviting nose of lime oil, green cardamom, lemongrass, and genever-esque malt wine; the palate shows herbaceous shiso, lavender, tangerine, and pine sap; cooling mint, cinnamon, and piquant sansho peppercorn keep things lively through the finish
  • Non-chill filtered; 47% ABV

Jung One [yung•waan], which appropriately translates to garden in Korean, is a powerful showcase of the flavors that define Korean food and terroir. Many of the botanicals are locally and sustainably sourced, and the pine needles are hand foraged from trees surrounding the distillery. An exceptional sipping gin, perfect over ice and aromatized with a citrus twist, its robust proof and profile makes it perfect for any cocktail. Try it in a simple Gin & Tonic or allow its spicy botanicals to shine in a Martini!

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Namyangju
Spirit Type:
Gin
Spirit Sub Type:
American Whiskey

Sizes Available

Full Bottle KR-XTS-01-NV 12/700ml

Tasting Notes

June One is a premium single malt gin produced by Three Societies in Namyangju, South Korea. Distilled by Assistant Distiller, Byeongsu Kim, Jung One—which appropriately translates to garden in Korean—is a powerful showcase of the flavors that characterize Korean food and terroir. 11 botanicals define the profile of this singular gin including juniper, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, lemon & orange peel, pine needle, lavender, chopi (Korean sansho peppercorn), baby ginseng, and perilla leaf. Many of the botanicals are locally and sustainably sourced, and the pine needles are hand foraged from the trees surrounding the distillery. The botanicals are macerated in twice-distilled single malt spirit for 24 hours before the third and final run through the distillery’s 1,000-liter copper pot still.

A vibrant and inviting nose displays aromas of lime oil, green cardamom, lemongrass, and genever-esque malt wine. The floral and citrusy aromas transition to the palate, showcasing herbaceous shiso, lavender, tangerine, and pine sap. Cooling mint, cinnamon, and piquant sansho peppercorn keep things lively through the finish. An exceptional sipping gin, perfect over ice and aromatized with a citrus twist, its robust proof and profile makes it perfect for any cocktail. Try it in a simple Gin & Tonic or allow its spicy botanicals to shine in a Martini! Non-chill filtered; 47% ABV.

Press & Reviews

VinePair
Score
94
Date
2024-04-01
"Jung One, which means garden in Korean, is the first spirit we've encountered that uses the term single malt gin, and is also the first Korean gin we've sampled at VinePair HQ ‡ and we were overwhelmingly impressed. Part of the trend of gins that showcase locally grown botanicals, it features Korean sansho pepper, baby ginseng, pine needle, and perilla leaves. The malted barley base gives the gin a slightly earthy and savory aroma, and a rich texture on the palate. Meanwhile, the flavor profile pairs traditional gin notes of juniper, coriander, and citrus with the unique influence of Korean ingredients."