Korean Liquors


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.

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.

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.

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.

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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