Hwayo
Hwayo
AboutHwayo
Hwayo grew from Korean ceramic house Gwangjuyo and founder Cho Tae-kwon’s ambition to bring Korean tableware, food and drink together. Hwayo was established in 2003, and its first distilled-rice spirits reached the market in 2005.
Hwayo uses Korean rice and water drawn from 150 metres underground. The spirit is distilled under vacuum at low temperatures, then rested in porous earthenware vessels known as onggi.
Hwayo 25 Soju
South Korean Other Spirits
$39.99
Delicate banana, apricot and white flowers open the aroma, with a quiet note of steamed rice underneath. The palate is silky and well balanced, bringing yellow melon, plum and apricot into focus before lemon zest adds freshness. A restrained herbal note lends savoury depth without disturbing the clean texture. The finish is smooth, lightly floral and composed. Serve neat or in a simple cocktail with seafood or grilled meat.