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| Type | Infused liquor |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Korea |
| Flavour | Ginseng |
| Ingredients | Korean ginseng |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 인삼주 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 人蔘酒 |
| Revised Romanization | insam-ju |
| McCune–Reischauer | insam-ju |
| IPA | [in.sam.dʑu] |
Insam-ju (Korean: 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[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ginseng Expo Offers New 'Root' to Health and Happiness". The Chosun Ilbo. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ 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.