Sura Sunggokju Soju

Description

Sula Sungokju from Gyeonggi-do blends domestic glutinous rice and nuruk with distilled spirit and purified water for a 20% pour that emphasizes poise over punch. The addition of distilled liquor elevates the ABV without the rough edges of harsh fermentation, creating a spirit that drinks closer to 16-17% in terms of perceived heat. The nose is quiet — steamed rice, a whisper of alcohol vapor, and a trace of roasted sesame that appears and vanishes. The palate is sleek and almost oily, with a midpalate of toasted grain and a dry, slightly numbing finish that builds warmth rather than burning. The 375ml format makes it a focused pour for a single course. Serve at room temperature (16-18°C) with nakji-bokkeum (stir-fried octopus in gochujang), where the drink's numbing warmth complements the dish's fiery sauce, or with yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), where the oily texture mirrors the raw beef's silkiness.

Ingredients

Korean Glutinous Rice, Nuruk, 증류주, Purified Water

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