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With the rising popularity of tourism in Taiwan, international tourists are no longer just buying pineapple cakes and Taiwanese tea; now, Taiwanese liquor has also become a hot-selling item. Especially in the liquor stores of the Yongkang shopping district in Taipei, South Korean tourists are lining up every day to purchase, particularly whiskey and sorghum liquor. Due to the affordable prices of Taiwanese alcohol and its quality being recognized with international awards, many South Koreans are drawn to buy it. High taxes in South Korea make them more willing to purchase liquor in Taiwan, considering it as one of the must-buy souvenirs.

In the past, international tourists coming to Taiwan had to buy pineapple cakes, sun cakes, and Taiwanese tea, but now Taiwanese liquor has also become a hot commodity. Taiwanese alcoholic beverages are popular due to their diversity and affordable prices, attracting many South Korean tourists who are eager to purchase them in droves. A liquor store located in the Yongkang business district in Taipei has become a pilgrimage site for Korean tourists, with long lines forming each day from the moment it opens.

Looking around, a long line of South Korean tourists waiting to purchase alcohol stretches outside the store, impressing even passersby with their numbers. This liquor store, located in the Da’an District of Taipei, has boxes of alcohol placed at the entrance, as there is not enough space inside to accommodate all the stock. However, the owners are not afraid of running out of supply, as the low prices of Taiwanese liquor compel Koreans to want to take some home, especially whiskey and sorghum liquor.

Korean tourists expressed, "Korean whiskey is too expensive, while the prices in Taiwan are very affordable, so our travel goal is whiskey." Another Korean tourist pointed out, "Perhaps it is because the tax rates in Korea are too high, while the taxes in Taiwan are relatively lower." From the smiles of these travelers, you can see their pride in their spoils!

Taiwanese alcoholic beverages are diverse and reasonably priced, and they also enjoy considerable recognition worldwide. In contrast, due to high tariffs, the prices of alcoholic beverages in Korea are two to three times higher than in Taiwan. Furthermore, the Taiwanese brand "Kavalan Whiskey" has won international awards and has been enthusiastically recommended by Korean influencers, making Taiwanese whiskey even more popular in Korea and one of the must-buy souvenirs for travelers visiting Taiwan.

Travel experts indicate that Taiwan is among the top five global whiskey markets, with a wide variety and a large number of brands available. The whiskeys produced by several major distilleries in Taiwan have won numerous awards and, like sorghum liquor, have become popular souvenirs for Japanese and South Korean tourists. The high taxes imposed on spirits in Korea also lead travelers to often choose to purchase alcoholic beverages abroad to bring back home.

Previously, must-buy items for international tourists visiting Taiwan included pineapple cakes, sun cakes, and Taiwanese tea, and now there is an additional option: Taiwanese brand liquor has become a popular and in-demand item among South Korean tourists.

A reminder: do not drink and drive; do not drive under the influence; minors should not consume alcohol; excessive drinking is harmful to health!