Sooldamhwa

What's in the box: Each month brings a selection of Korean traditional liquor chosen by the Sooldamhwa team; the site does not spell out the exact number of bottles or extras.

Sooldamhwa is a Korean subscription service and online shop for jeontongju, Korea's traditional alcoholic drinks. The main draw is a monthly box delivered to your door, built around the idea of finding a drink you will love. Alongside the subscription, the site runs a store that lists more than 2,000 traditional liquors. They range from 4% to 53% alcohol, so the selection covers light rice wines and makgeolli all the way to strong distilled spirits. The company says it only stocks drinks its own team is happy with, which suggests some curation. Even so, the store works as a marketplace, and the site notes that individual sellers are responsible for their own listings. The site is entirely in Korean and aimed at buyers in Korea, so shoppers elsewhere should not expect easy international ordering. It does link to an export inquiry page, but that seems meant for business partners rather than individual subscribers. Customer service runs by phone on weekdays during office hours and is closed on weekends. The subscription pages give few clear details on box contents or plan options, so check them carefully before you sign up. For anyone curious about Korean drinks beyond everyday soju and beer, this is one of the more focused ways to explore them regularly.