Oksu Brewery said on the 21st that its chestnut makgeolli "Intoxicated This Night" won the grand prize in the Korean rice wine fresh makgeolli institutional sector at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards.
The chestnut makgeolli "Intoxicated This Night" was designed with meticulous planning from raw ingredient selection to the fermentation process to capture the subtle sweetness unique to chestnuts and a smooth texture. It has the advantage of a more stable body and a clean finish compared with conventional makgeolli.
Oksu Brewery is not only pursuing diversity in taste but also conducting continuous research and development in fermentation methods and the use of materials and supplies. In practice, it is exploring the potential of traditional liquor by building proprietary manufacturing know-how, including corn-based fermentation technology and processes that use enzymes and yeast.
Oksu Brewery is also actively investing in visual branding. The company's flagship brand is "Okju," and it uses its own character "Oki" to express each product's individuality. The character is not a simple decoration but serves as a medium that visually conveys the characteristics of each materials and supplies and flavor.
Going forward, Oksu Brewery plans to diversify its product portfolio by expanding its premium line and launching online-exclusive products.
An Oksu Brewery official said, "Preserving tradition and trying something new are not conflicting ideas but areas that can coexist," adding, "We plan to continue advancing both research on fermentation technology and the design of consumer experiences."