Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum
안동소주전통음식박물관
A museum introducing the 700-year-old brewing process of Andong soju and the food of its yangban families, where you can learn about and taste this 45-proof traditional distilled liquor.
Andong soju is said to have originated from distillation techniques introduced by the Mongol army during the Goryeo period. It is made by distilling fermented rice and traditionally has an alcohol content of about 45 percent, making it one of South Korea's most renowned traditional liquors. The Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum was established by the producer of "Myeongin Andong Soju." It displays traditional stills and the brewing process, and it has recreated the table settings used for family ancestral rites and royal court cuisine. At the on-site shop, you can taste samples and buy different strengths of Andong soju as gifts. It is open roughly from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission is subject to on-site confirmation. The museum is on the southwest side of the city, about 10 minutes by taxi. Do not drive after drinking.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Andong Jjimdak Alley (Andong Gu Market)
- Beopheungsa Seven-story Brick Pagoda & Imcheonggak
- Jebiwon Stone Buddha (Icheon-dong)
- Woryeonggyo Bridge
- Andong Folk Museum & Folk Village
- Andong Dam & Nakgang Mulgil Park
- Bongjeongsa Temple
- Ocheon Gunja Village