Agricultural corporation Jisiul's "Hwajeonilchwi 15" won the grand prize in the our-spirits yakju/cheongju institutional sector at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards.

Agricultural corporation Jisiul's Hwajeonilchwi15 receives the grand prize in the our traditional liquor yakju/cheongju category at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards./Courtesy of Jisiul

According to Jisiul on the 27th, Hwajeonilchwi means "You are a flower, and the flower is a flower; before the flowers, let us be drunk together," and is Jisiul's traditional liquor brand.

Hwajeonilchwi is brewed entirely by hand and undergoes long-term fermentation and aging in earthenware jars using a home-brewing method. Hwajeonilchwi 15 uses only 100% domestic rice and traditional nuruk. After fermenting for 100 days in onggi, it is aged for more than two months and filtered as yakju. It is made with a natural fermentation method that requires time and care.

At 15% alcohol by volume, it features a subtle sweetness, a fresh acidity, and rich fruit aromas, with a smooth and clean finish. It uses only water, rice, and traditional nuruk with no additives whatsoever. It pairs well with tofu pancakes, gijung tteok, and everyday meals.

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