3 Great Drinks to Enjoy Together During Gujeong

As Expected, We Have to Have a Drink When We Gather!

During the Lunar New Year holiday, people may have different plans such as spending lively time with family, traveling, or quietly relaxing. However, no matter where or how you spend your time, 'delicious food' is a must-have. Rice cake soup is a basic, along with dumplings stuffed full, sizzling jeon (Korean pancakes), and other dishes like japchae and grilled short ribs, which may vary slightly from person to person. Among these, the one thing that can never be missed is alcohol. This is because alcohol is essential to enjoy the aforementioned dishes even more deliciously. We have prepared a drink that pairs excellently with rich holiday foods. Get it ready in advance and make your holiday a little more special.

Wonsoju

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Once Spirits Co., Ltd. has launched various Wonsoju Lunar New Year gift sets, expanding not only through online channels but also offline marts to celebrate the Gapjin Year Lunar New Year. Wonsoju is a traditional distilled soju, divided into ‘Wonsoju Original,’ ‘Wonsoju Classic,’ and ‘Wonsoju Spirit’ depending on the distillation method, and they have released gift sets with various configurations.

Wonsoju, known for its clean taste unique to traditional liquor, once caused a sold-out frenzy! How about giving a bottle of Wonsoju to the elders who always reach for soju whenever you meet? On KakaoTalk Gift, it is not only wrapped in luxurious bojagi (traditional wrapping cloth) but also available in sets that include shot glasses, so keep that in mind.

Dosoju

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How about drinking 'Dosoju,' a medicinal liquor to drive away bad energy and overcome the cold winter, when you meet your family after a long time? Dosoju is composed of the characters for to slaughter (屠), to revive evil energy (蘇), and alcohol (酒), symbolizing the hope for a healthy year.

According to officials, it is a liquor made with 100% Pocheon rice from Gyeonggi Province and ginseng, allowing you to enjoy a rich sweetness and deep ginseng flavor together. It is sold in a limited quantity of 2,024 bottles, so it’s best to hurry.

Hwayo

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For traditional food, makgeolli is the best! Hwayo releases premium fresh makgeolli every holiday, and it is sold in limited quantities, so reservations are essential. The reason it is called premium is that it was specially offered only to customers visiting the Michelin restaurant Vicheyna. It is provided as a set of two 750ml bottles of fresh makgeolli, priced at 20,000 won per set.

Hwayo fresh makgeolli has a higher alcohol content of 15 degrees compared to regular makgeolli. Therefore, it boasts a fresher and cleaner taste. Made from 100% domestic rice, it also follows a no-additive principle, containing no artificial sweeteners. Initially, it has a softer and nuttier taste, but over time, the sweetness decreases and acidity increases, resulting in a heavier flavor. Depending on your preference, it can also be enjoyed as a cocktail base.