Story
A TIMELESS LEGACY, REDEFINED FOR TOMORROW
Origin
Why does Willowood age traditional soju in oak casks?
Willowood began with a single question: what if Korea’s most beloved spirit could evolve? We set out to elevate traditional soju—not by changing its roots, but by deepening them. By aging it in imported whisky oak casks, we unlocked new layers of flavor, aroma, and emotion. This was not fusion. This was transformation—where Korea’s centuries-old soul meets global refinement.
Philosophy
What drives Willowood’s approach to tradition?
We don’t believe tradition must remain still. In fact, we believe honoring tradition means letting it grow. Our oak-aged soju is a tribute to Korean heritage and a challenge to conventional boundaries. Every batch carries the spirit of artisans who came before us—infused with the courage to imagine what comes next.
Innovation
How does Willowood explore beyond soju?
While oak-aged soju is our proud foundation, we also pioneer Korea’s first grain-based whisky. Crafted from Korean rice and grains, distilled with care, and matured in premium barrels, our grain whisky represents a bold, forward-looking spirit. It’s not a side project—it’s our way of redefining what Korean liquor can become on the global stage.
Legacy
What future does Willowood envision?
We envision a world where a glass of Korean traditional spirit sits proudly on every top shelf— not out of novelty, but out of excellence. Where oak-aged soju becomes a new category, not a variant. Where Korea leads, not follows. Willowood is not a brand. It is a statement—that Korea’s past and future can live together in one bottle.