Discover Korean Traditional Alcohol

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What Is Korean Alcohol? — Makgeolli, Soju, Cheongju & More

Korean alcohol encompasses a rich tradition of drinks brewed and distilled for centuries. From milky makgeolli (Korean rice wine), to refined cheongju, artisanal Korean soju, and diverse fruit wines — explore the full world of Korean liquor and traditional drinks in one place.

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Makgeolli

Idong Fresh Rice Makgeolli

이동 생 쌀 막걸리

Idong Fresh Rice Makgeolli is a makgeolli (rice wine) from Gyeonggi-do. It is light and approachable at 6.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect creamy and sweet flavors. Pairs well with Korean pancakes (jeon), fried chicken, kimchi.

CreamySweet

Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken

6% ABV750ml

Idong Fresh Rice Makgeolli — Makgeolli, from Gyeonggi, 6%

Other

Ogok Jin Sangju

오곡 진상주

Ogok Jin Sangju is a traditional Korean alcohol from Chungcheongbuk-do. It is medium-bodied at 7.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect smooth and balanced flavors. Pairs well with Korean side dishes (banchan), grilled meat.

SmoothBalanced

Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat

7% ABV750ml

Ogok Jin Sangju — Other, from Chungcheongbuk, 7%

Fruit Wine

Gidarim 34

기다림 34

Gidarim 34 is a fruit wine from Busan. It is medium-bodied at 12.0% ABV, available in 500ml bottles. Expect fruity and sweet flavors. Pairs well with cheese, light appetizers, desserts.

FruitySweet

cheeselight appetizers

12% ABV500ml

Gidarim 34 — Fruit Wine, from Busan, 12%

Cheongju

Yangjibaekju

양지백주

Yangjibaekju is a cheongju (clear rice wine) from Gangwon-do. It is full-bodied at 15.0% ABV, available in 500ml bottles. Expect clean and smooth flavors. Pairs well with Korean full course (hanjeongsik), grilled fish, steamed dishes.

CleanSmooth

Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish

15% ABV500ml

Yangjibaekju — Cheongju, from Gangwon, 15%

Traditional Soju

Gyeongseonggwahaju

경성과하주

Gyeongseonggwahaju is a traditional soju (distilled spirit) from Gyeonggi-do. It is full-bodied at 20.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Expect clean and smooth flavors. Pairs well with grilled meat (galbi), bossam, sashimi. Special designation: 2021 찾아가는 양조장.

CleanSmooth

grilled meat (galbi)bossam

20% ABV375ml

Gyeongseonggwahaju — Traditional Soju, from Gyeonggi, 20%

Liqueur

Geumsan Ginsengju Susam 500

금산인삼주 수삼 500

Geumsan Ginsengju Susam 500 is a liqueur from Chungcheongnam-do. It is bold and intense at 43.0% ABV, available in 500ml bottles. Expect complex and herbal flavors. Pairs well with raw fish (hoe), dried fruits, nuts. Special designation: 대한민국 식품명인 제2호 김창수. Award: 2011 대한민국우리술품평회 장려상 (일반증류주 부문).

ComplexHerbal

raw fish (hoe)dried fruits

43% ABV500ml

Geumsan Ginsengju Susam 500 — Liqueur, from Chungcheongnam, 43%

Makgeolli

Yeoncheon Yulmu Dongdongju

연천 율무 동동주

Yeoncheon Yulmu Dongdongju is a makgeolli (rice wine) from Gyeonggi-do. It is medium-bodied at 14.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect creamy and sweet flavors. Pairs well with Korean pancakes (jeon), fried chicken, kimchi.

CreamySweet

Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken

14% ABV750ml

Yeoncheon Yulmu Dongdongju — Makgeolli, from Gyeonggi, 14%

Other

Aising Jamong

아이싱 자몽

Aising Jamong is a traditional Korean alcohol from Gangwon-do. It is light and approachable at 4.0% ABV, available in 350ml bottles. Expect smooth and balanced flavors. Pairs well with Korean side dishes (banchan), grilled meat.

SmoothBalanced

Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat

4% ABV350ml

Fruit Wine

Gidarim 16

기다림 16

Gidarim 16 is a fruit wine from Busan. It is medium-bodied at 9.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect fruity and sweet flavors. Pairs well with cheese, light appetizers, desserts.

FruitySweet

cheeselight appetizers

9% ABV750ml

Cheongju

Yeoncheon Yeonju

연천 연주

Yeoncheon Yeonju is a cheongju (clear rice wine) from Gyeonggi-do. It is medium-bodied at 12.0% ABV, available in 500ml bottles. Expect clean and smooth flavors. Pairs well with Korean full course (hanjeongsik), grilled fish, steamed dishes.

CleanSmooth

Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish

12% ABV500ml

Yeoncheon Yeonju — Cheongju, from Gyeonggi, 12%

Traditional Soju

Sula Sungokju

술아 순곡주

Sula Sungokju is a traditional soju (distilled spirit) from Gyeonggi-do. It is full-bodied at 20.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Expect clean and smooth flavors. Pairs well with grilled meat (galbi), bossam, sashimi.

CleanSmooth

grilled meat (galbi)bossam

20% ABV375ml

Sula Sungokju — Traditional Soju, from Gyeonggi, 20%

Liqueur

Jinsimhongsam Ginsengju 38%, 19%

진심홍삼인삼주 38%, 19%

Jinsimhongsam Ginsengju 38%, 19% is a traditional liqueur from Jeonbuk. It is full-bodied at 19.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Award-winning: 2011 Korea Traditional Liquor Competition Best Award (38%, General Distilled Spirit category), 2012 Korea Traditional Liquor Competition Encouragement Award (38%, General Distilled Spirit category),, 20.

ComplexHerbal

raw fish (hoe)dried fruits

19% ABV375ml

Jinsimhongsam Ginsengju 38%, 19% — Liqueur, from Jeonbuk, 19%

Makgeolli

Haengun Fresh Yuzu Dongdongju

행운 생유자 동동주

Haengun Fresh Yuzu Dongdongju is a makgeolli (rice wine) from Gyeongsangnam-do. It is light and approachable at 6.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect creamy and sweet flavors. Pairs well with Korean pancakes (jeon), fried chicken, kimchi.

CreamySweet

Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken

6% ABV750ml

Haengun Fresh Yuzu Dongdongju — Makgeolli, from Gyeongsangnam, 6%

Other

Barang Tak

바랑 탁

Barang Tak is a traditional Korean alcohol from Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is full-bodied at 15.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Expect smooth and balanced flavors. Pairs well with Korean side dishes (banchan), grilled meat.

SmoothBalanced

Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat

15% ABV375ml

Barang Tak — Other, from Gyeongsangbuk, 15%

Fruit Wine

Simsul 10

심술 10

Simsul 10 is a fruit wine from Gyeonggi-do. It is medium-bodied at 10.0% ABV, available in 330ml bottles. Expect fruity and sweet flavors. Pairs well with cheese, light appetizers, desserts.

FruitySweet

cheeselight appetizers

10% ABV330ml

Simsul 10 — Fruit Wine, from Gyeonggi, 10%

Cheongju

Sinseonju

신선주

Sinseonju is a cheongju (clear rice wine) from Chungcheongbuk-do. It is full-bodied at 16.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect clean and piney flavors. Pairs well with Korean full course (hanjeongsik), grilled fish, steamed dishes. Special designation: 시도무형문화재 충청북도 제4호.

CleanPiney

Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish

16% ABV750ml

Sinseonju — Cheongju, from Chungcheongbuk, 16%

Traditional Soju

Sula Chrysanthemumju

술아 국화주

Sula Chrysanthemumju is a traditional soju (distilled spirit) from Gyeonggi-do. It is full-bodied at 15.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Expect clean and floral flavors. Pairs well with grilled meat (galbi), bossam, sashimi.

CleanFloral

grilled meat (galbi)bossam

15% ABV375ml

Sula Chrysanthemumju — Traditional Soju, from Gyeonggi, 15%

Liqueur

Honeysaem 16

꿀샘 16

Honeysaem 16 is a liqueur from other. It is full-bodied at 16.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Expect honey and complex flavors. Pairs well with dried fruits, nuts, dark chocolate. Special designation: 2017 찾아가는 양조장.

Osan Makgeolli

오산막걸리

Osan Makgeolli is a makgeolli (rice wine) from Gyeonggi-do. It is light and approachable at 6.0% ABV, available in 500ml bottles. Expect creamy and sweet flavors. Pairs well with Korean pancakes (jeon), fried chicken, kimchi.

CreamySweet

Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken

6% ABV500ml

Osan Makgeolli — Makgeolli, from Gyeonggi, 6%

Other

Dokkaebisul 7

도깨비술 7

Dokkaebisul 7 is a traditional Korean alcohol from Chungcheongbuk-do. It is medium-bodied at 7.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect smooth and balanced flavors. Pairs well with Korean side dishes (banchan), grilled meat.

SmoothBalanced

Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat

7% ABV750ml

Dokkaebisul 7 — Other, from Chungcheongbuk, 7%

Fruit Wine

Simsul 7

심술 7

Simsul 7 is a fruit wine from Gyeonggi-do. It is medium-bodied at 7.0% ABV, available in 330ml bottles. Expect fruity and sweet flavors. Pairs well with cheese, light appetizers, desserts.

FruitySweet

cheeselight appetizers

7% ABV330ml

Simsul 7 — Fruit Wine, from Gyeonggi, 7%

Cheongju

Seolryeonju

설련주

Seolryeonju is a cheongju (clear rice wine) from Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is full-bodied at 16.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect clean and smooth flavors. Pairs well with Korean full course (hanjeongsik), grilled fish, steamed dishes. Special designation: 식품명인.

CleanSmooth

Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish

16% ABV750ml

Seolryeonju — Cheongju, from Gyeongsangbuk, 16%

Traditional Soju

Sula Yeonhwaju

술아 연화주

Sula Yeonhwaju is a traditional soju (distilled spirit) from Gyeonggi-do. It is full-bodied at 15.0% ABV, available in 375ml bottles. Expect clean and floral flavors. Pairs well with grilled meat (galbi), bossam, sashimi.

CleanFloral

grilled meat (galbi)bossam

15% ABV375ml

Sula Yeonhwaju — Traditional Soju, from Gyeonggi, 15%

Liqueur

Tina(TINA)

티나(TINA)

Tina(TINA) is a liqueur from Jeonnam. It is full-bodied at 16.0% ABV, available in 750ml bottles. Expect complex and herbal flavors. Pairs well with Korean pancakes (jeon), raw fish (hoe). Special designation: 전통식품명인 제22호 양대수. Award: 2019 우리술품평회 기타주류 부문 우수상.

ComplexHerbal

Korean pancakes (jeon)raw fish (hoe)

16% ABV750ml