Soju???

Apex · March 8th, 2010, 08:12 AM

Have you ever tried Soju?

I was reading that thread on totalruckus about Wan. He got several people to try it. So I read up on it.

It is "like" vodka apparently, except a little sweeter. I like vodka...though not so much anymore that I'd do several shots like I used to. I'm more of a "one drink" kind of guy.

I go eat sushi and I get a small bottle of sake, and enjoy it throughout the meal. I go out and get one vodka tonic or gin tonic and enjoy that, slowly; Or a Guinness and nurse that for a solid hour.

I'm just wondering who has tried it. I think I may pick up a bottle after work to give it a try. I was going to get the Jinro Chamisul Fresh. It is more expensive than my sake. At $5.25 for a 12oz bottle compared to $12 for a huge sake bottle, it is a bit more pricey. If it is good, the cost doesn't matter that much, since it isn't too expensive.

ninjabadger · March 8th, 2010, 09:14 AM

Soju is the Korean equivalent of the Japanese liquor Shochu, although for a reason I can't remember a lot of Shochu is imported classified as Soju.

It is very much like vodka although taste will likely vary depending on what it's made from. I've generally found that it tastes like vodka with a slight sake (nihonshu) note. I'm personally a pretty big fan of shochu/soju and drank quite a bit of it when I lived in Japan. Although I usually drink Japanese whiskey

ninjabrewer · March 8th, 2010, 07:44 PM

I spent a year in Korea with the Army, I will not comment on my soju experience, "shivers" , but yes I have tried it.

nb

Cedilla · March 8th, 2010, 08:06 PM

I know a guy that was stationed over in Korea, he seemed to like it, said I had to try it.

Apex · March 10th, 2010, 08:37 AM

I tried some last night. I snagged a bottle of Jinro Soju 24%. Ok, for starters, I has a bit of a bite. Compared to my normal of Sake or Gin/Tonic, it isn't as smooth. So it was a bit different for me.

However, I used to be a big vodka guy. I still will drink vodka too, mainly in mixed form. It is quite similar to vodka, but less kick and bite. It has a softer note to it, not near as harsh. This would be great for mixed drinks.

Shooting it, well I must be getting soft because I didn't care for it much. Then again, it was right before I ate, so I felt it hit my empty stomach. I think I need to try it when I have some good and spicy korean or thai food in front of me. Dang you Sake, you have set high standards!! lol

I hope to find some Jinro Chamisul Fresh (which my local store didn't carry). I may try to call a different branch of the store chain to see if they have it. We will see.

I may keep a bottle on hand. I'll tell you this though, I'd rather keep a bottle of Soju on hand than Vodka now. I'm going to maybe try a screwdriver tonight. Make one with Soju and another with Vodka and compare. Hmm...I need orange juice.....

pinkard129 · March 10th, 2010, 09:25 PM

from my experiance soju is a sipping drink meant to be served warm. but it is also great as a mixer. last time i drank it, a buddy of mine and me had polished off a bottle while playing cards. i dont remember anything after standing up but felt pretty sober till that point. apparently i had blacked out for bout 3 hours, didnt remember a think lol i'll just leave it at that. to me it was extremely smooth compared to vodka, i liked it

Apex · March 11th, 2010, 05:08 PM

Soju is? Hmm, I heard the opposite, served cold. I could be doing it ALL WRONG!!! Meh, not the first time.

I hope to get my hands on some nice Sake tonight.

I love Sake. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

See that bottle on the left? That huge bottle? Yeah, 12 bucks baby. I'm all over that.

esi7esi7 · March 11th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Get some strawberry or peach juice from the Korean grocery store and mix it with the soju. It comes in short aluminum cans. That used to be my favorite when I used to go karaoke.

I like soju better than sake but I'm probably biased since I'm half Korean.

Apex · March 11th, 2010, 07:58 PM

I would have never guessed Lisa. I met you and I couldn't figure it out. Then again, I'm horrible at that and guessing people's ages, so I just keep my mouth shut.

komohana · March 11th, 2010, 08:38 PM

well i've never been to Korea...and really have never tried soju at all

but we've become complete Korean Drama Series Junkies and have seen many-a-soju conjured encounters!

and..thats as close as i'll probably ever get

March 8th, 2010, 08:12 AM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Soju??? Have you ever tried Soju? I was reading that thread on totalruckus about Wan. He got several people to try it. So I read up on it. It is "like" vodka apparently, except a little sweeter. I like vodka...though not so much anymore that I'd do several shots like I used to. I'm more of a "one drink" kind of guy. I go eat sushi and I get a small bottle of sake, and enjoy it throughout the meal. I go out and get one vodka tonic or gin tonic and enjoy that, slowly; Or a Guinness and nurse that for a solid hour. I'm just wondering who has tried it. I think I may pick up a bottle after work to give it a try. I was going to get the Jinro Chamisul Fresh. It is more expensive than my sake. At $5.25 for a 12oz bottle compared to $12 for a huge sake bottle, it is a bit more pricey. If it is good, the cost doesn't matter that much, since it isn't too expensive. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 8th, 2010, 07:44 PM	#3
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I spent a year in Korea with the Army, I will not comment on my soju experience, "shivers" , but yes I have tried it. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

March 8th, 2010, 08:06 PM	#4
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I know a guy that was stationed over in Korea, he seemed to like it, said I had to try it. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

March 10th, 2010, 08:37 AM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I tried some last night. I snagged a bottle of Jinro Soju 24%. Ok, for starters, I has a bit of a bite. Compared to my normal of Sake or Gin/Tonic, it isn't as smooth. So it was a bit different for me. However, I used to be a big vodka guy. I still will drink vodka too, mainly in mixed form. It is quite similar to vodka, but less kick and bite. It has a softer note to it, not near as harsh. This would be great for mixed drinks. Shooting it, well I must be getting soft because I didn't care for it much. Then again, it was right before I ate, so I felt it hit my empty stomach. I think I need to try it when I have some good and spicy korean or thai food in front of me. Dang you Sake, you have set high standards!! lol I hope to find some Jinro Chamisul Fresh (which my local store didn't carry). I may try to call a different branch of the store chain to see if they have it. We will see. I may keep a bottle on hand. I'll tell you this though, I'd rather keep a bottle of Soju on hand than Vodka now. I'm going to maybe try a screwdriver tonight. Make one with Soju and another with Vodka and compare. Hmm...I need orange juice..... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 11th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#7
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Soju is? Hmm, I heard the opposite, served cold. I could be doing it ALL WRONG!!! Meh, not the first time. I hope to get my hands on some nice Sake tonight. I love Sake. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm See that bottle on the left? That huge bottle? Yeah, 12 bucks baby. I'm all over that. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 8th, 2010, 09:14 AM	#2
ninjabadger ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Madison, WI Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki 250R, 2008 Genuine Buddy 50 Posts: 121	Soju is the Korean equivalent of the Japanese liquor Shochu, although for a reason I can't remember a lot of Shochu is imported classified as Soju. It is very much like vodka although taste will likely vary depending on what it's made from. I've generally found that it tastes like vodka with a slight sake (nihonshu) note. I'm personally a pretty big fan of shochu/soju and drank quite a bit of it when I lived in Japan. Although I usually drink Japanese whiskey

March 10th, 2010, 09:25 PM	#6
pinkard129 ninjette.org member Name: michael Location: Clay County, Alabama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04' ninja matte black and naked Posts: 40	from my experiance soju is a sipping drink meant to be served warm. but it is also great as a mixer. last time i drank it, a buddy of mine and me had polished off a bottle while playing cards. i dont remember anything after standing up but felt pretty sober till that point. apparently i had blacked out for bout 3 hours, didnt remember a think lol i'll just leave it at that. to me it was extremely smooth compared to vodka, i liked it

March 11th, 2010, 05:20 PM	#8
esi7esi7 212 Name: Lisa Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 09 ZX6R Posts: 121	Get some strawberry or peach juice from the Korean grocery store and mix it with the soju. It comes in short aluminum cans. That used to be my favorite when I used to go karaoke. I like soju better than sake but I'm probably biased since I'm half Korean. __________________________________________________ Lisa www.212decals.com Custom Decals for your bike! Support a fellow racer!

March 11th, 2010, 07:58 PM	#9
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I would have never guessed Lisa. I met you and I couldn't figure it out. Then again, I'm horrible at that and guessing people's ages, so I just keep my mouth shut. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 11th, 2010, 08:38 PM	#10
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	well i've never been to Korea...and really have never tried soju at all but we've become complete Korean Drama Series Junkies and have seen many-a-soju conjured encounters! and..thats as close as i'll probably ever get __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?