2007년 6월 3일 일요일

Korean Soju (extract from CK & DK's Alcohol ZIne)

Soju is the most popular Korean liquor in Korea. At evening, when you go in a restaurant, you can always see empty Soju-bottles remaining on the table. Most of Koreans drink Soju. Soju is quite easy to buy, because it doesn't cost so much. Due to the cheap price, soju is a beloved liquor, and they are called 'A friend of life' or 'Common people's drink'.

There are two kinds of Soju; distilled Soju and diluted Soju. Diluted Soju is easier to see because Soju is manufactured by diluted way different from Whisky or Brandy. Usually, Soju has 25% proof of alcohol, but under 20% proof Soju has became more popular. Such a low alcohol proof made it possible for Soju to be sold in the lowest price.

What people generally called Soju was a distilled, transparent, hard liquor made from potatoes and grain with high alcoholic content. However, the Soju manufacturers started to produce diluted Soju in 1965, due to a policy that intended to save rice. (1965 was when Korea had a very hard time.) Besides, diluted Soju is easier to produce too.

Soju tastes slightly bitter and a bit similar to ethanol. It is a taste that always fits very well to your mood; no matter you're happy or sad. The alcohol proof of Soju is getting lower and lower, so everyone can enjoy it. Try some Soju with roasted pork, and you'll love it!

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