THREE societies
THE FIRST CRAFT SINGLE MALT DISTILLERY
Korea’s history of craft Single Malt Whisky starts with Three Societies in Namyangju, just 40 minutes north of Seoul.
Our name derives from the three people that make up our distillery. The Scottish Master Distiller and Blender Andrew Shand, the Korean American founder Bryan Do, and the Korean workers that make our company possible. The logo symbolizes each country’s representative animals to protect our shield and distillery which is paving the way for world class whisky using traditional methods in a new land.
PRODUCTS
KI ONE KOREAN SINGLE MALT BATCH 2 40% ABV
Ki One Batch 2 continues Three Societies' journey into Korean Single Malt Whisky with this follow up to the much-loved Batch 1. The Ki One whiskies are inspired by the unique spicy punch and flare of Korean cuisine, something the distillery has made a point to emulate with each new release. Where Batch 1 was matured exclusively in Virgin American Oak barrels, Batch 2 sees the addition of first fill ex-bourbon barrels to the mix, adding a richer oaky quality. Aromas of caramel and wood spice are followed by flavors of baked apple, vanilla bean, sultanas, and ripe plum. The finish rich oak and toffee, ending with that iconic spiciness that Ki One strives to express.
BOTTLE SIZE
700 ml
alcohol
40% ABV
average age
3+ YEARS
peated
unpeated
still type
copper pot
barrels used to age
VIRGIN AMERICAN OAK AND FIRST FILL EX-BOURBON BARRELS
style
korean single malt whisky
Awards
KI ONE KOREAN SINGLE MALT BATCH 3 46% ABV
Three Societies Ki One Batch 3 is the first limited production run in the growing series of Korean Single Malt Whiskies. This release was matured in oloroso sherry casks for no less than three years and won a Gold Medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards. Welcoming aromas of dried, ripe fruits and rich spice greet the senses before the boldness of the palate is revealed. Flavors of rich butterscotch, walnut, raisin, and stewed plum meld into a lovely dram that gives way to a lively finish of apple, oak, and spice. This fantastic single malt furthers the argument that Three Societies is worthy of all its praise.
BOTTLE SIZE
700 ml
alcohol
46% ABV
average age
3+ YEARS
peated
unpeated
still type
copper pot
barrels used to age
OLOROSO SHERRY CASKS
style
KOREAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Awards
Gold WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS - GOLD MEDAL
KI ONE KOREAN SINGLE MALT BATCH 4 PEATED 40% ABV
Ki One Batch 4 is the first peated single malt release from Three Societies in south Korea. Leaning further into master distiller Andrew Shand's Scottish heritage this limited edition whisky is made with malted barley measured at fifty parts per million of smokey peat. A cigar lover's whisky, the aromas bring all the herbal freshness and smokey spice that one would expect from a peated single malt. Flavors of dried orange peel, baked apple, sweet plum, and cinnamon all make an appearance before a pleasantly long earthy finish.
BOTTLE SIZE
700 ml
alcohol
46% ABV
average age
3+ YEARS
peated
yes
still type
copper pot
barrels used to age
VIRGIN AMERICAN OAK AND EX-BOURBON BARREL
style
KOREAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Awards
THREE SOCIETIES
KI ONE SOCIETY COLLECTION
Society Collection's first product is the Tiger Edition which represents Korea. Tiger Edition will release 1506 bottles which celebrate the date of first distillation 15/06/2020.
The Society Collection consists of three animal editions - Tiger, Unicorn and Eagle - that symbolize the guards of the Three Societies Distillery.
The Society Collection is made with all the same spirits distilled on the 7th of July 2020. These three limited edition impressions are to showcase our maturation process of local single malt before the general release. We hope you can collect all three editions and enjoy tasting our progress.
ki one single malt batch 1 40% ABV
Ki One Batch 1 is the highly anticipated full-size release from Korea’s first single malt distillery Three Societies. This Korean single malt is matured exclusively in new American oak for just over two years and is bottled without chill filtration. Aromas of rich oak, vanilla, and buttery caramel emerge welcomingly from the glass. The whisky offers delicate flavors of banana and peach before finishing with assertive Korean spice. Batch 1 is a just the beginning for Three Societies and is a sign of even more greatness to come.
BOTTLE SIZE
700 ml
alcohol
40% ABV
average age
2 yrs & 2 mos
peated
unpeated
still type
copper pot
barrels used to age
new american oak
style
korean single malt
Awards
2023 Gold: The San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bronze International Wine and Spirits Competition in Whisky
ki one eagle edition 56.6% ABV
This third edition of Three Societies’ foundational series of Korean single malt whiskies is titled Eagle, the representative animal of the United States. The eagle not only symbolizes Korean American owner Brian Do but also the birthplace of the virgin oak used to age the Ki One whiskies. This whisky saw just over two years in new American oak barrels and is bottled at cask strength. The nose offers sweet oak and summer fruits while the palate yields flavors of sweet vanilla, spiced peaches, and banana before giving way to rich toffee and pine.
BOTTLE SIZE
200 ml
alcohol
56.6% ABV
average age
2 yrs & 2 mos
peated
unpeated
still type
copper pot
barrels used to age
new american oak
style
korean single malt
KI ONE TIGER EDITION 56.2% ABV
SOCIETY COLLECTION
This is the first whiskey release from Korea’s first single malt distillery, Three Societies. The tiger is one of three animal guardians who festoon the distillery’s crest. Ki wan (Ki One) in Korean translates to “the beginning and hope.” The Tiger Edition is the first in a series of three whiskies from the same distilling run on July 7th of 2020 that will be released at different maturation points to illustrate the unique seasonal aging of Korea’s climate. Despite its youth, this single malt just north of one year old, packs the vibrancy of a much more mature whisky. Oak and spice intermingle with the delicacy of ripe stone fruit and vanilla pods. Tiger is an exciting sign of things to come from this landmark distillery.
BOTTLE SIZE
200ml
STYLE
KOREAN SINGLE MALT
AGE STATEMENT
NAS
AGE
13 MONTHS
BARRELS
NEW AMERICAN OAK
US BOTTLE RELEASE
216 BOTTLES
tasting notes
The nose has lovely oakyness with vibes of a large bowl of summer fruit salad.
The taste has vanilla pods and juicy peaches ancing on your tongue before a big hit of oriental spice.
The long lingering spices giving way to barley sugar and a forest of oak.
KI ONE UNICORN EDITION 56.6% ABV
SOCIETY COLLECTION
The Unicorn is the second of three opening whisky releases from Korea’s first single malt distillery Three Societies. Ki wan (Ki One) in Korean translates to “the beginning and hope.” Being the second of three animal guardians adorning the distiller’s crest, the Unicorn is representative of master distiller Andrew Shand’s birthplace Scotland. Like the Tiger Edition before it, this single malt whisky was part of the same distillation run on July 7th of 2020 but was aged further through Korea’s fall and winter seasons. The youthful spice of the Tiger Edition recedes somewhat to make room for the caramelized pop of sweet barley, banana, and stewed peaches. The Unicorn Edition is a masterful evolution of this whisky, displaying what additional aging in colder seasons can impart.
BOTTLE SIZE
200ml
STYLE
KOREAN SINGLE MALT
AGE STATEMENT
NAS
AGE
21 MONTHS
BARRELS
NEW AMERICAN OAK
US BOTTLE RELEASE
210 BOTTLES
JUNG ONE GIN 47% ABV
Meaning Garden in Korean, Jung One was created to showcase the beauty of its local botanicals. In addition to the traditional ingredients like juniper, coriander, and citrus peel; local botanicals are utilized as well. Korean Sansho Pepper, baby ginseng, pine needle and perilla leaves take center stage along with their more traditional counterparts. The gin’s base is a single malt spirit that undergoes two copper pot distillations before a twenty-four-hour infusion with its botanicals. After the maceration Jung One gets a final distillation and is botted at 47% abv. The result is a singularly unique Korean Gin full of malty texture and delicate fragrance representative of its terroir.
BOTTLE SIZE
700ml
STILL TYPE
POT STILL
BASE NEUTRAL SPIRIT
MALTED BARLEY
STYLE
SINGLE MALT GIN
AGED
NO
BOTANICALS: JUNIPER, CORIANDER, CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, CHO-PHI, BABY GINSENG, PERILLA LEAF, PINE NEEDLE, LAVENDER, LEMON & ORANGE PEELS
tasting notes
COLOUR: Transparent
NOSE: Delicate fragrance of barley and fresh herbs
PALATE: Malty, dry and full body texture that follows citruses of lemon and orange with a hint of spice.
Awards
2023 Silver: The San Francisco World Spirits Competition