Korean Liquors
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Komppyoyaksul (bear born liquor) 40% 7 won More like a
medicine rather than a liquor. Positive effects on rheumatics, arthritis,
stiff neck, nerve pain and etc. |
Inpungsul
(brandy) 40% 4
won Smell
like a potato soju but leaves a good aftertaste peculiar to a brandy. |
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Tangnamuyolmesul (aronia medicinal liquor) 30% 2 won ‘Tangnamu’ is called
‘chokeberry’ in English (or “aronia” in technical jargon). It is
effective in lowering blood pressure and preventing arteriosclerosis. |
Raksongju 40% 5 won Smell of a pine. Tastes bitter in the first sip but becomes sweet from the next. |
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Kaesongkoryoinsamsul
(ginseng wine) 40% 12
won A
liquor made from world-famous Kaesong Koryo ginseng. Good for health. |
Pulrosul (adder liquor) 60% 40 won Tastes a bit fishy for its high alcohol concentration. Some find it unpleasant. |
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Kumsul
(gold vodka) 40% 30
won A
luxury liquor with a brandy-like scent. Effective in sustaining energy. |
Paemsul (adder liquor) 60% 8.6 won It seems stronger than Pulrosul despite being the same alcohol content. |
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Poyangju
(chlorella liquor) 40% 7
won A
healthy liquor containing a chlorella. Tastes sweet. |
Insamgokju (ginseng liquor) 40% unknown Good appetizer. Local Koreans drink it as more like a medicine rather than a liquor. |
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