Insam-ju
TypeInfused liquor
Country of origin Korea
FlavourGinseng
IngredientsKorean ginseng
Korean name
Hangul
인삼주
Hanja
人蔘酒
Revised Romanizationinsam-ju
McCune–Reischauerinsam-chu
IPA[in.sam.dʑu]

Insam-ju (인삼주), also called ginseng liquor or ginseng wine, is an alcoholic beverage made of ginseng. As ginseng itself, the liquor is one of the specialities of both North and South Korea.[1][2]

The liquor can be served either cold or hot.[3]

References

  1. "New, Modern Terminal of Pyongyang Int'l Airport Put into Use". China Radio International. 2 July 2015. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. "Ginseng Expo Offers New 'Root' to Health and Happiness". The Chosun Ilbo. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. Haldane, Maeve (23 February 2012). "5000 Ans: Korea when it sizzles". Hour Community. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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