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Soju (English pronunciation: / ˈ s oʊ dʒ uː /; Korean: 소주; Hanja: 燒酒) is a clear and colorless distilled alcoholic beverage, [1] [2] [3] traditionally made from rice, but later from other grains and has a flavor similar to vodka. [4] It is usually consumed neat.
Soju is made from grains (such as rice, barley, and wheat) or starches, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and tapioca. Although soju is often compared to vodka, it has a sweet taste due to added sugar. The drink is usually served in a shot glass. It has a smooth, clean taste, and pairs well with a variety of Korean dishes.
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A bottle of Chamisul Fresh. Chamisul (Korean: 참이슬; lit. dew) is a brand of soju manufactured by South Korean company HiteJinro. [1] It is the most popular brand of liquor in the world.
First things first though, for those of you who have yet to be enlightened, let me introduce you to the wonder that is soju: soju is alcohol of Korean origin that's clear, colorless, and starch-based.
Upon the new year Korean ancestors consumed soju to drive out disease and bad spirits, the word 'Soju' meaning a welcoming spring. One type of Soju is called Dosoju, made with medicinal herbs and refined rice wine. [4] Alcohol consumption was also used to medicate both adults and children during illnesses.
It is a syllabic abbreviation of two Korean words, soju (소주) and maekju (맥주, "beer"). [3] The ratio varies liberally. [1] There is no consensus, but it is widely suggested that the ideal ratio is three parts soju to seven parts beer. [4]
HiteJinro Co., Ltd. (Korean: 하이트진로; Hanja: 眞露; Korean pronunciation:) is a South Korean multinational drink, brewing and distiller company, founded in 1924. It is the world's leading producer of soju, accounting for more than half of that beverage's domestic sales.