Soju is a Korean spirit which has been the most popular spirit both in Korea and worldwide for decades. It is a clear and colorless alcohol made from starches like rice, sweet potato, tapioca, and wheat. Chum Churum is one of the top-selling brands of Soju in Korea. It is produced by Lotte Liquor, one […]
Is Soju stronger than Saké?
Saké and Soju are two popular types of alcohol that have been enjoyed in Japan and Korea for centuries. Sake is a Japanese rice wine made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the outer layers, while Soju is a Korean distilled beverage made from rice, sweet potatoes, barley, wheat, tapioca, or other […]
Why is Soju in Green Bottles?
Soju is the most sold alcoholic beverage in the world. It’s often packaged in green bottles for several reasons. Generally the use of green bottles for soju is a strategic decision that is based on several factors, including participation in a bottle recycling program, the color’s association with health and natural ingredients, its ability to […]
What’s the Difference between Soju and Saké
In the last few decades saké has grown to be more mainstream than soju within North America. Japanese sushi restaurants with saké all over the menu have are quite common in urban areas and in popular media. Korean restaurants, however, are also on the up and up as Korean culture makes it’s way to the […]