Same same? [Woongjin | Green Plum]

The beverage featured above is very similar if not identical to a drink I reviewed earlier by Haitai under the name "Ume Plum".

This drink was almost sickly sweet and not possible to consume in one sitting. It is a much larger quantity than the Haitai brand version and also seems to be sweeter and more artificial/brewed tasting. As the Haitai version reviewed earlier comes in a small can the drink seems a lot more enjoyable as you savour each sip knowing the next might be your last.

Having said that, I did enjoy this drink and it had a much more potent flavour than the aforementioned. During cherry blossom season in Japan, a fermented version of Ume plum wine is very popular, and having been in Japan during the celebrations a couple of years ago I can tell you that it's good stuff. This beverage reminded me much more of the wine than the Haitai version, so each has it's niche market I suppose.

In order to enjoy this beverage to it's maximum, I suggest consuming it at as colder temperature as possible.

Taste (7)

Weirdness (4)

Satisfaction (6.5)

[Woongjin | Honey and Red Ginseng]

Hey Sean! ... I mean everyone.
I'd like to quickly provide a series of mini-reviews as my back log is beginning to fill up. The first drink is Honey and Red Ginseng made by Korean manufacturer Woongjin. It is the second drink down on the left hand side in the link. Of this drink, the company says, "beverage made with carefully selected honey and six year-old steamed red ginseung."
- wow. I'll keep my eye out for some of their other drinks like Morning Rice, Ski Bori, Spring Scent, and You and C. Honey and Red Ginseng has a vivid gold color, a potent ginseng taste, and a light honey taste. Annie took a light sip and was revolted. While ginseng has a potent earthy taste and certainly won't be liked by all, I like it once in a while.

Taste (5)
Weirdness (3)