At Total Wine, which sells Chamisul Fresh for $5.49 a bottle, shoppers call it the very best soju, saying it's "crisp and light," "easy to drink," delicious, and a go-to for imbibing with friends.

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The Ministry of Economy and Finance, however, has said that it will maintain soju prices. Companies have essentially raised prices just before major changes in pricing. “Chamisul soju’s alcohol ...

In Korea alone, 20 billion bottles of Jinro Chamisul soju have been sold since its launch in 2002, according to the company. The continuous still at Finger Lake Distilling used for Yobu Soju.

Soju most often comes in iconic green bottles branded Chamisul or Chum Churum, and more recently also in a light blue bottle called Jinro. Today’s soju is lower proof than it was in past decades ...