Korean Soju

Sura Sunggokju Soju

술아 순곡주

ABV 20%

Volume 375ml

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Taste and aroma

Roasted sesame whisper · Oily sleek texture · Toasted grain · Numbing dry warmth

Pair with

nakji-bokkeum (stir-fried octopus) · yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) · golbaengi-muchim (spicy sea snail salad)

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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.