Review of Samyangchoon’s award-winning Yakju, a clear rice wine made from wild yeast employing traditional methods.

The Sool Connection’s Julia Mellor gives a rundown on the rich boozy categories of Korean beverages. There is more to it than soju. More to it than makgeolli.

Category: Makgeolli | ABV: 6.5% | Effervescent & minerally

Owned and meticulously operated by one of Korea’s most knowledgable sool gurus, the White Bear Makgeolli pubs are a must-visit.

Cozy family-run pub in Songdo showcasing the family’s signature Samyangchoon line of sool. Unique and mindblowing food with deeply satisfying rice wines.

A small place tucked away in hipster Yeonnam-dong. A great, ahem, hidden find.

High end modern space where businesspeople like to indulge. Though most of the clientele are drinking bottles of wine, their specialty is traditional sool paired with seasonal refined Korean anju dishes.

Cozy jumak on the edges of Hongdae with a wide selection of sool and great anju