Makkoli

Makkoli is traditional Korean drink which made with fermenting a mixture of rice and water. It is very milky, off-white color, and sweetness, and it is about 6~7% alcohol. The drink was not very famous in world market, and little people knew about the Korean traditional alcohol. However, nowadays, many people know about the drink especially it is a boom in Japan. I also could find some Makkoli in the Korean market which is located in Seattle area. It was very surprise because I could see our traditional drink in western market. When Korean talk about this Makkoli, we always emphasize that Makkoli have a lot of lactic acid bacteria. Thus, the lactic acid bacteria could help your intestine health, and it would improve your immunity.

             We have hundreds of Makkoli distillery over the all of Korea. In addition, each small town has their own special style of Makkoli. Some town adds some black bean with rice, and some town adds some ginseng for the Makkoli. It gives custom taste of the drink, and it is one great way to enjoy this drink. If you know Makkoli and like Makkoli, I would recommend Makkoli trip in Korea. I believe that It will be great travel.

By Sungwoo Son Highline Community College, W.A