Korean Spirits and Liqueurs

Korean soju is distilled from fermented rice, or optionally wheat, barley, sweet potatoes, or tapioca. It is believed that it initially appeared when Mongols introduced the distilling technique to the Koreans, sometime in the 13th century... READ MORE

Maesil-ju is a traditional liqueur made with small-sized Asian plums (Prunus mume). Either unripe green or ripe yellow fruits can be used, sometimes even a mixture of both varieties. The drink is traditionally produced by steeping the fru... READ MORE