Discover Chamisul Soju from Korea.
From classic to fruity varieties: learn more about Soju, Chamisul, serving suggestions, Somaek and Korean food pairings.
What is Soju?
Soju is Korea's best-known spirit and has been part of Korean food and drinking culture for centuries. Its history goes back to the 13th century. Traditional Soju was distilled from fermented grains, particularly rice.
Today, modern Soju is the most widespread style. High-strength alcohol is diluted with water to drinking strength and adjusted according to the variety. This creates the clear and comparatively mild character typical of many modern Sojus.
Alongside classic varieties, many fruit-flavoured options are available today, including Strawberry, Grapefruit, Plum, Peach, Green Grape and Lemon. Soju is typically served chilled in small glasses and is closely associated with shared meals.
CHAMISUL
One of Korea's best-known Soju brands
Chamisul is one of Korea's best-known Soju brands and belongs to JINRO. JINRO's history dates back to 1924, giving the brand more than 100 years of Soju tradition.
Chamisul was introduced in 1998. One of its characteristic features is filtration through bamboo charcoal, which JINRO used to establish a particularly clear and smooth style of Soju.
Today, the Chamisul range extends from classic varieties such as Fresh and Original to fruity options such as Strawberry, Grapefruit, Plum, Green Grape, Peach and Lemon.
Discover the Chamisul range
CHAMISUL × COOP
Three fruity Chamisul varieties are now available at selected Coop stores in Switzerland.
Availability may vary by Coop store.
Discover Chamisul varieties
Discover classic and fruity Chamisul varieties from JINRO in the looddl range.
How to serve Soju
Soju is usually served well chilled in small Soju glasses.
CHILL
Serve the bottle well chilled.
SERVE
Soju is typically served in small glasses.
PAIR
Soju can be served alongside a variety of Korean dishes.
SO + MAEK = SOMAEK
SO stands for Soju. MAEK comes from Maekju (맥주), the Korean word for beer.
Somaek is a mix of Soju and beer.
Serving suggestion
Soju Cocktails
Three simple cocktail recipes with Chamisul Strawberry, Grapefruit and Plum.
Strawberry Soju Highball
- 40 ml Chamisul Strawberry
- 10 ml strawberry syrup
- 90 ml soda water
- ice cubes
- strawberry for garnish
Fill a glass with ice. Add Chamisul Strawberry and strawberry syrup, top up with soda water and garnish with a strawberry.
Grapefruit Soju Highball
- 40 ml Chamisul Grapefruit
- 40 ml pink grapefruit juice
- 60 ml soda water
- ice cubes
- grapefruit slice for garnish
Fill a glass with ice. Add Chamisul Grapefruit and grapefruit juice, top up with soda water and garnish with grapefruit.
Plum Soju & Tonic
- 40 ml Chamisul Plum
- 100 ml Tonic Water
- ice cubes
- plum wedge for garnish
Fill a glass with ice. Add Chamisul Plum, top up with tonic water and garnish with a plum wedge.
Korean Food × Soju
Soju can be served with a variety of Korean dishes.
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