What Soju Actually Is: Korea’s Ubiquitous Spirit, Beyond the Bottle
When most people ask “what soju,” they’re implicitly asking about the clear, slightly sweet, low-alcohol spirit that dominates Korean drinking culture. The easy, direct answer is that soju is Korea’s national spirit, a clear distilled beverage typically ranging from 16% to 25% ABV, made most commonly from starches like tapioca, sweet potato, or rice. While […]