History of Soju

1. 01 Distilled alcoholic beverages such as soju originated from the alcohol made using the distillation method developed by alchemists in Arabia in the 10th century. In Korea, it was introduced by Mongolians in late Goryeo.
2. 02 Soju at this time was a distilled one and soju of today began to be made when the alcohol factory was first built during the Japanese colonial period when a continuous still was invented in the 19th century.

Recycling of bottles can save our precious resources! Please keep in mind the following!

- Fully empty the bottles.

- Do not put anything such as cigarette butts and sesame oil.

- Do not break empty bottles.

- Sort bottles according to their colors and product types.

- Put the cap back on an empty bottle.

* Not following these recommendations makes it hard to recycle used bottles and
  preserve our resources and environment.

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Soju handling information

• 01

  When opening soju

  When opening a soju bottle, carefully rotate the top part of the cap
  counterclockwise using your thumb and index finger.

• 02

  How to store soju

  When storing, avoid high temperature and humidity. Keep in a shaded,
  well-ventilated, and cool place away from the sunlight.

• 03

  Stevia contained in soju

  Stevia is a natural perennial herbal plant belonging to the chrysanthemum family with a refreshing sweet taste.
  Although it is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, it has little to no calories. Flying insects are attracted to the alcohol in liquor and the strong fragrance of stevia.is a low-quality mixed

  ※ Please note that the natural sweetening components of Stevia may attract flying insects into opened soju.

• 04

  Is soju made chemically? No.

  For convenience, soju is often called diluted spirit, which makes many consumers and even some experts think that it is a low-quality mixed drink made with chemical process. Diluted spirit, however, is not a term that accurately reflects what soju is. Soju is grain spirit because it is made by fermenting, diluting, and filtering rice, barley, sweet potato, or tapioca. A better term would be to call our products “modern soju.”

• 05

  Why do I smell petroleum in soju?

  Petroleum, cosmetics, and other such chemical products are highly volatile. Because soju bottle caps are porous for gases, such evaporated gases may enter the soju bottle, creating unpleasant odors. As such, soju bottles should not be stored in an enclosed space with petroleum products.

• 06

  The bottle neck broke when I was opening the bottle cap. What happened?

  Soju bottles are made with glass, and as such their neck, cap, and bottom may break even with light shock during distribution or handling. Consumers are advised to exercise caution as shattered bottles can inflict bodily injuries. If you find damaged products, do not consume and request an exchange at the retail store or a store manager.

• 07

  Can glass shards come out when pouring the soju?

  The soju glass can break when a store that stacks and store soju glasses separates them before drinking (figure ③ below) or pieces of broken glass can be found due to external shock such as <figure ④ above> This is an issue occurring in the process of distribution, not production.

• 08

  What is the error tolerance for bottle capacity in soju?

  According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, bottles with products filled up to the red line are normal.