Liquors Made in DPR Korea
Here we introduce north Korean-made
liquors.
Descriptions below are: 1) name; 2) alcohol content; 3) price; and 4) general
impression of taste.
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Taepyongsul (rice liquor) Alcohol content 40% Price 8.6 won Rice-flavored. It tastes like soju (distilled spirit) rather than sake. |
Tolkkotsul (soju) 43% 4 won An herbal
medicine-like scent and flavor spreads in a mouth. |
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Yangdoksul (acorn liquor) 40% 3.5 won Typical flavor of
Korean soju. |
Sinyangsul (soju) 40% 3.5 won A descent scent of a Korean soil floats in a mouth. Free from soju-related strong odor and tastes palatable. |
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Pothaesansul (soju) 40% 1.5 won Reasonable price considering its palatable taste. Some swig away and others shy away. |
Hwangjongsul (soju) 40% 6.5 won Piquant taste with a typical soju-related spicy flavor. |
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Taesonngsul (waxy rice liquor) 25% 0.8 won Low alcohol
concentration for a Korean liquor. It tastes like a Japanese refined sake. |
Totorisul (acorn liquor) 40% 5.5 won Typical soju-related flavor with pungent smell of acorn. |
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Pyongyangsul (vodka) 60% 2 won Burning taste. It makes a clear distinction from other “quaffable” liquors. |
Wangjjilgwangisul (soju) 40% 6 won A vodka-like taste. |
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