Korean Soju
Sura Chrysanthemum Soju
술아 국화주
ABV15%
Volume375ml
Description
Sula Chrysanthemumju infuses dried chrysanthemum flowers into a base of Gyeonggi-do glutinous rice, nuruk, and distilled spirit, and the floral addition genuinely transforms the drinking experience. At 15% ABV, the nose opens with a distinct dried-flower herbiness — not perfumy or soapy, but more like the aroma of a traditional Korean herbal pillow, earthy and calming. The chrysanthemum's slight bitterness threads through the palate, providing a counterpoint to the glutinous rice's inherent sweetness. The texture is medium and smooth, with the distilled spirit adding clarity and lift. The finish lingers with a pleasant herbal dryness and a faint honey note from the rice. Serve at 10-13°C with saengseon-jjim (steamed fish in soy sauce), where the floral herbiness complements the savory braising without competing, or with dotori-muk (acorn jelly), where the jelly's neutral, slightly tannic profile lets the chrysanthemum note take center stage.
Ingredients
Korean Glutinous Rice, Nuruk, 건조국화꽃, 증류주, Purified Water
Food Pairings
saengseon-jjim (steamed fish in soy sauce)
dotori-muk (acorn jelly)
hobak-jeon (zucchini pancake)