Wine

Insam Ju

인삼주

North Korea

Ginseng wine or liquor, made by steeping Korean ginseng in alcohol; North Korea is a major producer of ginseng, particularly from Kaesong; the ginseng imparts an earthy, bitter flavor; considered medicinal and consumed in small amounts; a traditional Korean tonic that reflects the importance of ginseng in Korean culture.

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What it is

A closer look at Insam Ju.

Ginseng wine or liquor, made by steeping Korean ginseng in alcohol; North Korea is a major producer of ginseng, particularly from Kaesong; the ginseng imparts an earthy, bitter flavor; considered medicinal and consumed in small amounts; a traditional Korean tonic that reflects the importance of ginseng in Korean culture.

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The liquor should have an earthy, bitter flavor from ginseng; consumed in small amounts as a tonic; North Korea is a major ginseng producer, especially Kaesong; considered medicinal; found at specialty shops and traditional restaurants; a traditional Korean tonic.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

North Korea

Country-wide tradition

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Names around the table

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인삼주local · 🇰🇵
Ginseng Winealias

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