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North Korea breaks taboos, begins whiskey production

The father, Kim Jong-un, was a well-known drinker and preferred "Hennessy" cognac, but it seems that his son, Kim Jong-un, prefers alcoholic beverages and above all whiskey.

For this reason, North Korea has adapted to the tastes of the Supreme Leader and transformed into a producer of the well-known drink of Scottish origin.

A few days ago, the travel company that promotes tours in North Korea announced that it has a sample of North Korean whiskey under the label "Samilpo".

Samilpo is the name of a lake on the sacred Mount Kumgang, which is known as one of the most beautiful places in North Korea.

According to the travel company, the design of the bottle is very similar to that of "Johnny Walker" and there are two types of whiskey, with an alcohol content of 40% and 42%.

"Samilpo" whiskey is expected to be released in Penian stores this year, however, its purchase will be a "forbidden apple" for ordinary people in the country, as its price is 15 dollars.