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Seoul: Soju Tasting at Distillery

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Activity provider: Environment Design Lab

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103-5 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Join a soju tasting at a distillery in Seoul at Samhae Soju, a place with over 1,000 years of history. Tasting conducted by rice wine expert Sam near Hongdae (Hongik University Station)

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Our premium soju has a strength range of 45~50%. I welcome anyone who has curiosity, but if you don't usually like strong spirits like tequila and whiskey, I recommend another tasting dedicated to a lighter spirit called Makgeolli. Google "Rice wine tasting with sommelier - the best Makgeolli and Soju."
Korean alcohol is much more than just a green bottle of soju, which is watered-down ethanol with artificial sweetener. In general, Korean alcoholic drinks are divided into Tak-ju (unfiltered/makgeolli), Cheon-ju (filtered), and Seo-ju (spirit). Here we will focus on our signature dish, soju, but will try other types as well.

Samhae Soju was a favorite drink among the noble class of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1894), and this luxurious soju became a cult favorite. The current master, Hyeonjeong Kim, studied and practiced for over 10 years with Master Taeksan Kim, who inherited and kept the recipe in the family. We will have the privilege of tasting this story.

*For private groups and events, first book a table for any date and write to the support chat. You can cancel your order free of charge up to 24 hours before the tasting. I can make changes to suit your group's needs.

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Duration 1.5 h
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Live tour guide
Korean, English
Small group available
  • unfiltered rice wine (Dakju) and/or filtered rice wine (Cheonju) (depending on availability)
  • samples of distilled rice alcohol (Soju)
  • The selection of alcoholic beverages may vary, but a minimum of 7 samples will be served and will primarily consist of spirits (Soju).

What travelers loved

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Thomas Laurent
France · July 2026
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More than just a tasting

I expected a simple tasting, but it turned into a really interesting introduction to Korean spirits. The premium soju selections were excellent.

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Eszter Kovács
Hungary · July 2026

A pleasant evening in Seoul

The host created a relaxed atmosphere and explained the differences between each soju very well. I discovered a few flavors I would happily drink again.

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Minseo Lee
South Korea · July 2026
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Quality over quantity

I've had soju many times, but this tasting focused on small-batch distilling and unique flavors. It was a refreshing change from the usual brands

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Hyunwoo Choi
South Korea · July 2026
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Surprisingly educational

The guide shared a lot of stories about Korean distilling traditions without making it feel like a lecture. A great experience for both locals and visitors.

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Daniel Foster
USA · July 2026
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A great way to discover Korean spirits

I didn't realize how much variety premium soju could have. The tasting was well paced, the staff were welcoming, and I left with a new appreciation for Korean distilling

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Nattapong Srisawat
Thailand · July 2026
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A fun cultural experience

I enjoyed trying local drinks when I travel, and this tasting didn't disappoint. The different styles of soju were interesting, and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.