July 21, 2004
ACORNS IN PYONGYANG
Pak Il U, a Korean businessman in the US, has obtained a license to market & distribute world-famous Pyongyang Liquor in America in order to ease international tensions:
"After much deliberation over the way for disabusing American society of its mistaken thought about the DPRK [North Korea] and giving the Korean-Americans a correct understanding of the fatherland, I made up my mind to sell Pyongyang Liquor in the United States. When people drink Pyongyang Liquor, a traditional liquor of Korea, they will think of Korea and chat about the history and traditions of the nation."
For those unfamiliar with the North Korean palate, a brief rundown from the pages of the People's Korea.
Pyongyang Liquor. Vodka. Alcohol 60%. "Burning taste. It makes a clear distinction from other 'quaffable' liquors."
Totorisul. Acorn liquor. Alcohol 40%. "Pungent smell of acorn"
Sinyangsul. Soju (distilled spirit). Alcohol 40%. "A descent scent of a Korean soil floats in a mouth"
Komppyoyaksul. Bear bone liquor. Alcohol 40%. "More like a medicine rather than a liquor. Positive effects on rheumatics, arthritis, stiff neck, nerve pain and etc."
Inpungsul. Brandy. Alcohol 40%. "Smell like a potato soju but leaves a good aftertaste peculiar to a brandy."
Pulrosul. Adder liquor. Contains actual snake. Alcohol 60%. "Tastes a bit fishy for its high alcohol concentration. Some find it unpleasant." (DUH)
Poyangju. Chlorella liquor. Alcohol 40%. "A healthy liquor containing a chlorella. Tastes sweet."
Kaesongkoryoinsamsul. Ginseng wine. Alcohol 40%. "A liquor made from world-famous Kaesong Koryo ginseng. Good for health." Contains floating ginseng root (use magnifying glass)
Morusul. Wild vine liquor. Alcohol 16%. "Tastes of a red wine and leaves no inebriety."
Ryongsong Beer. Alcohol 4.5%. "The most famous beer in north Korea. It has been awarded several titles in various world beer contests."
Ttalgitansul. Strawberry wine. Alcohol 20%. "Sweet and sour in taste. Palatable and lady-oriented." Mogen-David of North Korea.
Posted by Jeff at July 21, 2004 06:28 AM