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post #1 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:00pm
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So I received a bottle of Jinro Soju today, any advice on how to 'enjoy' it? Shots? Over ice? Warmed like sake?

Wiki says its the best selling Soju, so I assume it's not GREAT, but shouldn't taste like turpentine (hopefully)
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post #2 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by sonick View Post
So I received a bottle of Jinro Soju today, any advice on how to 'enjoy' it? Shots? Over ice? Warmed like sake?

Wiki says its the best selling Soju, so I assume it's not GREAT, but shouldn't taste like turpentine (hopefully)

Is it flavored?
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post #3 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:07pm
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Is it flavored?
Don't think so.. bottle looks like this

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post #4 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:08pm
Usually just chilled. Whenever I've ordered soju in both Korea and in the US they just bring a bottle out of the fridge with as many small cups as there are people drinking.
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post #5 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:21pm
What he said. ^
I asked because it also comes in flavored versions. I.E., "lemon soju" (which tastes a bit like Gatorade).
It is also sometimes used in lieu of spirits in mixed drinks by establishments that have only a wine & beer liquor license.
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post #6 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:25pm
I concur - Just chilled. btw, it will taste like turpentine.
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post #7 of 21
9/7/07 at 6:27pm
Chilled like the picture. Should be very mild, low alcohol.
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post #8 of 21
9/8/07 at 1:37am
I've had it at a Korean karaoke bar before with slices of cucumber in it. The soju was served cold, in a metal teapot. It was one of the very few nights of my entire drinking life that I blacked out. That stuff tastes like water, but hits like a sledge hammer.
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post #9 of 21
9/8/07 at 4:07am
I usually get Shochu (Japanese version, same thing) served on the rocks. It tastes like vodka
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post #10 of 21
9/8/07 at 3:59pm
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Tried a shot of it at room-temperature last night (didn't have time to chill it)...

It smelled like vodka, but not as strong. The taste was quite mild, and went down smooth. It's only 20%, but I did feel it a bit after a single shot.

I'm having a BBQ with some buddies today, I hope to finish off the bottle tonight
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post #11 of 21
9/8/07 at 11:52pm
i thought soju was korean vodka. why are you surprised it smells/tastes like vodka?
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post #12 of 21
9/9/07 at 11:51pm
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Originally Posted by matadorpoeta View Post
i thought soju was korean vodka. why are you surprised it smells/tastes like vodka?
Because I had no prior experience or knowledge with regards to Soju that you have had.
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post #13 of 21
9/10/07 at 4:30am
It is usually chilled and those little bottles don't last long.

I don't think it is a very enjoyable drink as such, but the soju "drinking experience" is really fantastic especially as the foreigner.
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post #14 of 21
9/12/07 at 9:16pm
uhh I'm korean and it makes me sick just smelling it. But I still drink it Also I think it's comical that someone gave you that as a gift, as if it were some fine wine to be enjoyed in front of a fireplace. It costs about $2.99 in the US and about $0.90 in korea Also, don't feel bad but I think Jinro is the worst brand? It's like 2 buck chuck. I can't stand it unless it is served ICE ICE COLD must.... numb... tastebuds.... However, i do think it goes well with certain types of foods. Koreans usually have it with grilled pork. One funny thing you might notice in some American cities lately is that some bars are making cocktails out of Soju instead of vodka. This is because some genius korean lobbyist was able to make Soju qualify as a "wine" and not a liquor in the US, and thus bars with a beer and wine license can serve mixed drinks made with soju. even though soju is basically 1/2 strength vodka.
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post #15 of 21
9/12/07 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by Tarmac View Post
uhh I'm korean and it makes me sick just smelling it. But I still drink it

Also I think it's comical that someone gave you that as a gift, as if it were some fine wine to be enjoyed in front of a fireplace. It costs about $2.99 in the US and about $0.90 in korea Also, don't feel bad but I think Jinro is the worst brand? It's like 2 buck chuck.

I can't stand it unless it is served ICE ICE COLD must.... numb... tastebuds....

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Haha, reminds me of one of my college housemates, who once gave this endorsement of Weidemann's (the cheapest beer we could buy at our local Safeway):
"If you drink it really, really fast when it's really, really cold, it's not that bad."
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