Euljiro whisky bar comparing Balvenie 12 and Macallan 12: Moss
In short
Moss is a Korean-cuisine tavern and whisky bar on Supyo-ro near Euljiro 3-ga Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. On a second-round visit, Moss poured Balvenie 12 (15,000 won), Macallan 12 (14,000 won) and Korean whisky Kiwon Tiger (17,000 won) by the glass alongside the signature seasonal sashimi ceviche at 26,000 won. Beginners can pick by the chef's recommendation, and Moss stays quiet enough for real conversation.
Good to know
- Address
- 2F, 46-2 Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Daily 18:00–01:00
- Closed
- Sundays
- Macallan 12
- 14,000 won
- Balvenie 12
- 15,000 won
- Royal Brackla 12
- 15,000 won
- Kiwon Tiger
- 17,000 won
- Seasonal sashimi ceviche
- 26,000 won
as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026
On a nice day in September, after work, a friend and I wandered over to Euljiro and ended up at a great-vibe whiskey bar near Euljiro3-ga station: Moss.
Moss 46-2 Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (2nd floor) Hours: Daily 18:00–01:00 Closed Sundays
A whiskey bar with great atmosphere A bar near Euljiro3-ga station 'MOSS'
What kind of bar is Moss near Euljiro 3-ga Station?
Moss is a quiet bar serving a variety of Korean-food-based dishes alongside traditional liquor. You can enjoy cocktails, whiskey, and traditional Korean liquor here — it's a great whiskey bar for a casual visit.
First impressions of the whisky bar Moss
A small space with two chefs. The blue lighting was mysterious, and one whole wall filled with whiskey and traditional liquor bottles cranked up the interior mood — it made me think, 'this is a good place for a drink,' and my mood lifted right away.
Great for whiskey and cocktail beginners A whiskey bar you can visit without pressure Moss, near Euljiro3-ga station
The soft lighting was great for conversation, and at the time I visited, the four-person table was full of women, and the bar seats — including us — were also filled with women, so it had exactly the vibe and mood women would love.
How much does a glass of whisky cost at Moss?
- Macallan 12 ₩14,000
- Balvenie 12 ₩15,000
- Royal Brackla 12 ₩15,000
- Kigin Tiger ₩17,000
- Seasonal sashimi ceviche ₩26,000
We'd already eaten at our first spot nearby, so for round two we picked light but smooth 12-year whiskeys. The lighting inside makes it great for quiet conversation, and it works well for serious work talk or a date — Moss, a great-vibe bar near Euljiro3-ga station.
Balvenie 12 or Macallan 12: which to start with?
At Moss, I'd recommend the smooth Balvenie 12 for whiskey beginners. It's soft overall, with a sweet vanilla note upfront and a gentle oak finish at the end — good for a first taste of whiskey.
Macallan 12 is a bit stronger than the Balvenie 12. You could really taste the whiskey — heavier, with the sweetness of dried fruit and a brighter orange-like aroma alongside the deep flavor of the whiskey itself.
The free starter at Moss: three kinds of namul (seasoned vegetables)
The basic side dish at this great-vibe whiskey bar near Euljiro3-ga station is three kinds of namul: cucumber, chwinamul (aster greens), and yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi). They paired surprisingly well with the whiskey. I was skeptical at first, but the salty, refreshing, crunchy greens cut through the strong whiskey flavor — the whiskey-and-namul combo turned out to be really fresh.
The vibe is just so good~~ The quiet atmosphere inside makes the drinks go down smoothly~~ The soft lighting is great for tasting strong whiskey, and you can really appreciate the flavor. The chef recommended traditional liquor and whiskey that even I, who doesn't know much about drinks, could enjoy without any pressure — if you don't know what to pick, definitely ask for a recommendation.
Moss's signature dish: seasonal sashimi ceviche
Ceviche is a dish where fish or seafood is marinated in citrus juice like lemon or lime, so the acid essentially 'cooks' it. Moss's signature seasonal sashimi ceviche — with what looked like flounder — plus orange and grapefruit gave off a fragrant, refreshing flavor that really cuts through the strong taste of whiskey. Highly recommend.
Eating it alongside whiskey, the strong alcohol flavor in my mouth turned into that bright fruity freshness — I loved that transformation.
Big chunks of fruit, big chunks of sashimi. It was our second round so we weren't planning to fill up, but the food quality was just too good. The sashimi was fresh, and the flavor combination was excellent.
A glass of Korean whisky: Kiwon Tiger
Kigin Tiger is another one you can try at whiskey bar Moss in Euljiro. It pairs well with tart, refreshing seafood dishes like ceviche. I'd never heard of the brand before, but it's apparently known as Korean whiskey, so I ordered it out of curiosity — turned out to be surprisingly smooth.
Sipping two glasses each of 40-proof liquor while chatting away, suddenly it was almost time to head home. We said we'd only have one drink because the vibe was so nice, and ended up with two each, tasting all four drinks along the way — but nothing felt excessive, just a gentle, enjoyable way to drink whiskey. It's technically a whiskey bar but has the feel of a Korean tavern, with such a great atmosphere that our two hours there were filled with good vibes — Moss, a great-vibe whiskey bar near Euljiro3-ga station.
