Sonbi Gin is more than a drink, it’s a meditation on grace, intellect, and balance. Inspired by Korea’s seonbi, the scholar-gentlemen of the Joseon dynasty, it captures a culture where refinement met quiet strength. The first encounter feels like discovering serenity in motion, clean, composed, but alive with quiet depth.

Sonbi Gin 75cl
Brand: Sonbi | Category: Gin | ABV: 40% | Origin: South Korea | Vol: 75cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like walking through a misty Korean garden at dawn, fresh pine, yuzu peel, and gentle green tea aromas intertwine.
Palate: Smooth and balanced, unfolding layers of citrus brightness, herbal clarity, and a touch of sansho spice that tingles just enough to intrigue.
Finish: Elegant and restrained, fading slowly with soft whispers of lemongrass and perilla leaf, a contemplative end to a refined experience.

Production Details:
Distilled in small copper stills using pristine Korean mountain water, Sonbi Gin is crafted with botanicals such as yuzu peel, perilla leaves, sansho pepper, and green tea. Each ingredient is hand-selected to reflect harmony and restraint, echoing the scholarly ideals of focus and balance. The result is a spirit that honors Korea’s natural abundance while presenting it with minimalist sophistication.

Perfect For:
An evening of quiet conversation, a sunset overlooking the skyline, or as the soul of a perfectly chilled gin and tonic. Sonbi invites you to slow down, listen, and savor, best enjoyed when time feels unhurried.

Expert Notes:
Celebrated by mixologists across Asia for its clarity and precision, Sonbi Gin is recognized for its ability to elevate classic cocktails without overpowering them. Its nuanced balance of citrus and spice has earned it a place among the region’s most refined gins.

Customer Reviews:
“Feels like a calm breeze in a glass, subtle but unforgettable.”   Carlo M.
“I didn’t expect to love a gin this much. It’s so balanced.”   Eunice L.
“Elegant from start to finish. I use it for martinis, and it never disappoints.”   David R.

Interesting Fact:
The word Sonbi refers to Korea’s noble scholars, who valued knowledge and virtue above material wealth. The gin’s creators distilled that same philosophy into each batch, purity, intellect, and depth in liquid form.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or over ice to appreciate its delicate layers. Add a splash of soda for brightness or a twist of yuzu peel to amplify its citrus notes. In a martini, pair it with a light Korean pickled plum for an elegant twist.

Distillery Background:
Sonbi Gin is crafted at Three Societies Distillery in Namyangju, founded by Andrew Shand, formerly of Macallan and a passionate Korean team. Surrounded by rolling forest and mountain air, the distillery fuses Scottish distilling mastery with Korean artistry, creating spirits that embody both heritage and modern precision.