Jipyeong Brewery said on the 6th that it won two awards in the Korean liquor category at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards with "Pyeongsaeng Makgeolli" and "Jipyeong Soju." Pyeongsaeng Makgeolli won the grand prize in the Korean liquor Korean rice wine raw makgeolli (general liquor) category, and Jipyeong Soju was selected as the grand prize winner in the Korean liquor distilled spirits 25 degrees or higher and less than 40 degrees category.
Marking its 13th year, the Korea Wine & Spirits Awards is Korea's representative liquor competition. With the goal of "discovering and promoting good domestically made liquor and supporting the formation of a sound drinking culture," ChosunBiz has hosted it annually since 2014.
This year's event drew 260 companies, which submitted a total of 1,118 brands. It is the largest among domestic competitions that cover comprehensive liquor. Of these, 449 brands won the grand prize.
Jipyeong Brewery is a Korean liquor specialist corporations that has grown based on traditional makgeolli. Recently, it has expanded its lineup to include distilled spirits, diversifying its business portfolio.
Pyeongsaeng Makgeolli, which won the grand prize this time, is a product that delivers the grain's inherent aroma and a balanced taste through fine-tuning of the fermentation process. It is characterized by a smooth finish and a clean taste.
Jipyeong Soju is a premium distilled soju made with grains such as rice, barley, and sorghum, designed to let drinkers feel the layered aromas of the three grains through "multi-layered blending." It is 25% alcohol by volume. Despite the relatively high proof, it is cited for its smooth finish and enhanced grain aroma.
A Jipyeong Brewery official said, "The Korea Wine & Spirits Awards wins for Pyeongsaeng Makgeolli and Jipyeong Soju are the result of ongoing research and development (R&D) and thorough quality control," adding, "We will maintain Jipyeong's distinctive taste and quality to promote the appeal of Korean liquor not only in Korea but around the world."