# The Korean traditional drinks most loved in traditional liquor bars (2019)

The 2019 sales ranking compiled by 'Daedong Yeojudo' from some 40 bars of the national association of traditional liquor bars (reported by JoongAng/Daum): the top seven makgeolli, yakju/cheongju and distilled spirits.

- 15 votes · 21 items
- Dec 25, 2020 · bakeaholic93
- https://even.best/en/l/904/the-korean-traditional-drinks-most-loved-in-traditional-liquor-bars-2019

## Top 21

1. **Boksoondoga Son Makgeolli** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Makgeolli no. 5. Champagne-like sparkling makgeolli from Ulju, Ulsan.
2. **Gamja-sul** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 3. From Pyeongchang, the only rice wine made with potato.
3. **Jipyeong Saeng Makgeolli** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Makgeolli no. 1. Jipyeong Brewery, Yangpyeong; lowered to 5% and loved as the 'no-hangover makgeolli'.
4. **Haechang Makgeolli** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Makgeolli no. 2. Sweetener-free makgeolli from Haenam.
5. **Naru Saeng Makgeolli** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Makgeolli no. 6. From the young Hangang Brewery in Seongdong, Seoul.
6. **Pungjeong Sagye Chun** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 1. Hwayang Brewery, Cheongju; served at the state dinner for Trump.
7. **Seoului Bam** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Spirits no. 1. Plum spirit with juniper berries, a 'Korean gin'.
8. **Hwayo** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Spirits no. 5. Premium rice soju from Yeoju.
9. **Horangi Baekkop Makgeolli** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Makgeolli no. 7. From Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi.
10. **Song Myeong-seop Makgeolli** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Makgeolli no. 4. Taein Brewery, Jeongeup; dry, with no sweetness.
11. **Nimome** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 2. Jeju Saemju's yakju with tangerine peel.
12. **Hwang Jini** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 4. Namwon yakju with omija and cornelian cherry.
13. **Omegi Malgeun-sul** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 5. Jeju millet rice wine.
14. **Pungjeong Sagye Ha** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 6. Hwayang Brewery's summer brew.
15. **Solsongju** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Yakju/cheongju no. 7. Hamyang wine brewed with pine needles and shoots.
16. **Jeonju Igangju** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Spirits no. 2. Jeonju's famous liquor with pear and ginger.
17. **Hwanggeum Bori Soju** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Spirits no. 3. 17% barley soju from Gimje.
18. **Myeongin Andong Soju** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Spirits no. 4. Traditional distilled soju from Andong.
19. **Munbaesul** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Spirits no. 6. Millet spirit with a pear aroma, from Gimpo.
20. **Mungyeong Baram Oak** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Spirits no. 7. 40% apple spirit from Mungyeong.
21. **Neurin Maeul Makgeolli** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Makgeolli no. 3. Baesangmyeon Brewery, Pocheon.

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