Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju)

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1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Come along for a unique Korean rice wine tasting, hosted by Jay, a Korean liquor sommelier, and Sam, a certified Korean alcohol brewer.

Korean alcohol is so much more than just that familiar green bottle of Soju.

Makgeolli, a fermented and unfiltered (thus hazy) rice wine, is widely consumed, yet poorly understood, despite its popularity.

We've explored hundreds of Makgeollis across Korea, finding fantastic, flavorful bottles—many from small, local producers rarely able to reach a wider audience.

Our aim is to introduce you to the best Makgeolli in each category.

Our tasting takes place in a hidden backroom of a small, specialty rice wine shop.

*I also offer a SOJU TASTING at a small distillery with 400 years of family history: Click my profile!

Example Menu

Main

At least 5 carefully curated Korean alcohols

At least 5 carefully curated Korean alcohols * 4~5 Makgeolli (hazy unfiltered rice/grain wine) * 1 Soju (distilled rice/grain spirit)

What's Included

At least 5 carefully curated Korean alcohols

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1) (If taking Subway): Find an underground entrance to the mall between EXIT 9 & EXIT 10 of Hapjeong station. 2) Find lifestyle brand store "JAJU" on floor level B1 3) Go into the alley in front of you when facing "JAJU" 4) Find a PURPLE liquor store

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

* Taste the Finest & the Rarest Makgeollis across Korea
* Tasting led by a sommelier/certified brewer
* Convenient location: Located in a mall connected to Hapjeong station

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Only adults are allowed in this venue (born in 2005 or before(In 2024))
Supplied by Sam LEE

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