Sung Si Kyung's liquor brand Kyung (璄) new product "Kyung soju 51 degrees" won consecutive awards at major international liquor competitions, achieving a global triple crown.
"Kyung soju 51 degrees" won the Silver Medal in the soju institutional sector at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026. Earlier, at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2026, it earned Spirit Silver and a score of 91, and it also received a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026 in the United States. With the ISC award added, it became a three-time winner at global liquor competitions.
The ISC is an international distilled spirits competition with more than 30 years of history, and each year thousands of products from about 70 countries are entered. Industry experts conduct blind tastings that exclude product information and comprehensively evaluate appearance, aroma, taste and finish, and "Kyung soju 51 degrees" was recognized for its outstanding taste and completeness.
"Kyung soju 51 degrees" is a 51-degree premium distilled rice soju distilled twice using 100% domestically produced rice. It is not cooled or filtered, preserving the rice's subtle aroma and natural sweetness, and it features the heavy presence characteristic of high-proof liquor and a clean finish.
Sung Si Kyung presented this new liquor lineup following "Kyungtakju 12 degrees" and "Kyungtakju Rosé 12 degrees," personally participating in the planning and development process to embody the experience and philosophy he has built as an avid drinker. Rather than simply emphasizing high alcohol content, he focused on the harmony of aroma, taste and texture to realize the appeal of high-proof liquor that can be slowly savored.
In particular, "Kyung soju 51 degrees" sought to differentiate itself as a premium distilled spirit completed so that its rich aroma, taste and texture can be enjoyed slowly, rather than a product focused only on high alcohol content.
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