Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju)
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
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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!
*For private groups & special events, please text me. I can customize the tasting for your group!
Whatsapp: +821048611810
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))
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
At least 5 carefully curated Korean alcohols
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
Sample Menu
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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)
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Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli & Soju
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What an enlightening...
ELIZABETH A,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an enlightening experience! I've drank Makoli before but never knew how it was made or it's history. I was able to taste makoli not normally seen around town, from brewers in small local towns.
Sam gave us a varied...
Miika K,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00Sam gave us a varied tasting with good stories and information. We were able to purchase goods to take home with us from Seoul. The guide speaks perfect English.
Wonderful experience!
Jennifer G,
Jul 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00Sam and Jay were fun, personable and informative hosts with great knowledge to share. I learned a lot about makgeolli and it's fascinating history. Learning about it's cultural roots and significance is really what made it special to me, but also the innovations they are making in the process is very interesting. I would recommend their tours to everyone. They also gave me great tips for my travels. I immediately booked the Mangwon food market tour after this knowing I would be in great hands. I would also like to try the soju tasting someday. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Amazing Wines
Anthony C,
Dec 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00The experience at the brewery was phenomenal ! Sam was an amazing host. The staff appreciated having us there. The wines is amazing, and so was the cocktail 🍸. Fascinating story too. Ww highly recommend this to anyone.
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