How to Drink Soju - Expert Guide

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Komentáře • 97

  • @nicklim9299
    @nicklim9299 Před rokem +31

    There's a saying - want to be drunk, must drunk in style...

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +10

      Yup, why get drunk when you can black out at a Korean family restaurant!

  • @ALHEALY9110
    @ALHEALY9110 Před rokem +22

    I loved this, thank you.
    I drink a 375ml bottle
    of Peach Soju at Korean
    BBQ. I’m drinking it right!
    Happy Drinking! 🍑

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +4

      Drinking it perfectly is when you have 2 bottles! Happy drinking! 🍑🍑🤣

  • @TheKingOfBeans
    @TheKingOfBeans Před rokem +8

    I just bought a grape flavour soju in Bangkok and it’s tremendous ❤ respect to Korea for this gift to the world

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      I cannot agree more! Soju is pretty good by itself or paired with food!

  • @lizalfos8627
    @lizalfos8627 Před 10 měsíci +11

    I finally got to try Soju last night! I tried a Blueberry flavoured one and it's amazing definitely can taste the intensity of the alcohol but it is masked very well by the flavours. Cant wait to try more

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That sounds delicious! I’ve never tried a blueberry flavour, will see if i can grab one!

    • @Melissa-hg3de
      @Melissa-hg3de Před 16 dny +1

      Try lychee flavor one it’s so good ❤

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 15 dny

      @Melissa-hg3de I usually prefer the original!

  • @vanukuriyeshwanthreddy4570

    Very neat video. You deserve at least a 100K count ! Thanks for the tips !

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the kind words! Happy drinking! 🍶

  • @ds9wormhole
    @ds9wormhole Před 11 měsíci +4

    I just learned about Soju from a Korean show on Netflix. I don't drink as much as I used to but I am going to look for the flavored kind. Thank you.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 10 měsíci

      The flavoured ones are easier to drink, but not necessarily less potent! Happy drinking! 🍶🍶

  • @videomcsilly
    @videomcsilly Před rokem +3

    Fascinating facts, thanks for sharing! A truly international Alcohol Guy :)

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      Thanks for always supporting the channel! Happy drinking! 🍶

  • @por3328
    @por3328 Před rokem +9

    Very informative. I want to eat Korean food with soju right now haha

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      Thanks for the kind words! Having Soju while eating Korean food is the best combi!

  • @sriracha9729
    @sriracha9729 Před rokem +7

    I drank it like a beer, straight out of bottle, I hated the taste. But anyways, this makes sense. Thanks

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +6

      You, my friend, are a legend! But i did hate the taste at first as well, reminded me of some home cleaning chemical. But after a few more tries, it grew on me. 😁😅

  • @KevinVR
    @KevinVR Před rokem +3

    Thanks bro.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Most welcome! Thanks for watching the video. Happy drinking! 👍🏻

  • @Sim.L
    @Sim.L Před rokem +2

    love the picture of the Rex

  • @frostvournezgaming7199
    @frostvournezgaming7199 Před rokem +4

    Soju is my new favorite drink! It's much better than Vodka!!!! My favorite flavor is GreenGrape Soju! Cheers!

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching the video! I love soju as well, and I recently tried one that is lychee flavour, good stuff!

    • @frostvournezgaming7199
      @frostvournezgaming7199 Před rokem

      @@sgalcoholguy looking forward to try all of its flavor! thanks!

  • @kallelesonen1493
    @kallelesonen1493 Před rokem +1

    oh luckyy, bought beer aswell. can try that

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      Yeah, really fun drink! Best tried at home though, it hits really suddenly… 😅🍻🍶

  • @user-pp4sb1ij7c
    @user-pp4sb1ij7c Před 3 měsíci +1

    I ordered this thinking it was a Korean beer at a restaurant once, took a sip and realized it was not. It was my first time and no I didn’t drinking it and I’m a big guy 6’3”210lbs so I usually take a good amount before I feel it compared to an average guy. But I will say I did not pass out but I was felling really good that’s forsure! He says not to drink it all in a sitting but it can be done and you’ll get a good buzz but to be safe share it with a spouse or friend so you both feel just a bit because it will get you going

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I’m actually in Seoul now and had 4 bottles on the first night. Still thanking the Lord i found my way back to my hotel!

  • @cursorfail2280
    @cursorfail2280 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've tried various flavors of soju, one of my all time favorites are the americano, it's a newer flavor that has appeared in my local market. I actually mistakenly bought shochu ? at one point not realizing there was a difference, but that product also has a clean taste.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 9 měsíci

      Americano sounds interesting, i’ll have to keep a look out for that

  • @jacobmontooth
    @jacobmontooth Před měsícem +1

    Love soju, the blueberry is my favorite, though to be honest I don't know if I should be drinking whole bottles like its a beer well 1 to 2 bottles 😅

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před měsícem

      Hahaha i think it’s more enjoyable in a soju glass! But then again i am only drinking the original flavour…

  • @msgesus4518
    @msgesus4518 Před rokem +2

    I drink the whole bottle + have to add some beers to get drunk. I think we are used to drinking too much in New Zealand 🍻

  • @ac3d657
    @ac3d657 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I had Chatuel Soorok Mandarin and that was a mistake... cause it was the cleaner tasting of the variants hahahaha so thats a new addiction of mine... also standard CS Original is good too which is more dry but also 19.3% so its harsher than the fruit varients

  • @rudove
    @rudove Před rokem +3

    great review! do you go for the normal one or favored Soju? I like the green grape version as it reminds me of the Qoo Drink, but now an adult version since it has alcohol.. Kinda sweet though..

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the encouragement! Depending on mood I guess, but my default is definitely the original flavour. The fruity flavoured ones will be if i need a sugar overdose!

  • @maqy01
    @maqy01 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I'm just eyeing the impreza in the background cause mine is getting repaired and I miss it

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 10 měsíci

      I know the feeling! Although mine’s more of a poster of the cars i’ve had the joy of owning previously. 😁

  • @xdfiloso8727
    @xdfiloso8727 Před rokem +2

    when i had that soju in particular i kinda didn't like it, i mixed it with a bit of grapefruit juice and it was BANGING

    • @xdfiloso8727
      @xdfiloso8727 Před rokem +3

      (i cut a grapefruit in 4 and just squeezed the thing in)

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +2

      That sounds so much better than the flavoured sojus being produced! 🍶🍶

  • @DavidLee-nv9nv
    @DavidLee-nv9nv Před rokem +6

    I can finish 2 bottle of this easily while watching movies/anime but i don't do it often because it's horrible the next morning. Now looking for a stronger variant of soju

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      2 bottles! I had the one and then had a hard time convincing myself i still need to wake up for work the next day… I can’t imagine a stronger soju, but do let me know if you come across any!

    • @DavidLee-nv9nv
      @DavidLee-nv9nv Před rokem +1

      @@sgalcoholguy i only drink on day off though 😆. Alright,i will. I think the strongest soju is only 20% nowday.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      20% sounds like a good soju. I will hunt it down! Happy drinking! 🍵

    • @DavidLee-nv9nv
      @DavidLee-nv9nv Před rokem +2

      @@sgalcoholguy thank you, hallasan soju have 17&21% abv, have you tried it?

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Never tried before, but sounds interesting to find and review!

  • @wormcatman8652
    @wormcatman8652 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bought a bottle for a few bucks and wondering what it was. Very informative. If one did not want to drink it neat or with beer does it pair well with anything else?

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 4 měsíci

      It actually pairs really well with juices as well, i recommend watermelon or apple juice!

    • @wormcatman8652
      @wormcatman8652 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@sgalcoholguy thank you.

  • @stinamaloney6188
    @stinamaloney6188 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Is it customary to drain the glass in one gulp (like a shot)? I always sip it.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 11 měsíci

      I think it’s just the Korean way of drinking it, but even then i do know of many Koreans who sip instead of gulp!

  • @Wonglharke
    @Wonglharke Před rokem +1

    I just slurped a guy in TFT names Soju. Afterwards he proceeded to flame a player named Mortdog for existing. It was weird. This video changed my life.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      Glad you had a life-changing moment, happy drinking! 🍶🍶

  • @jaredsmith4734
    @jaredsmith4734 Před rokem +1

    I didn't know the thing about removing sediments, I've drank lots of sediments :-). I also didn't know any better so I would just drink 2-3 of these 'fresh' ones without mixing them with anything.
    I wish I could get soju here in the usa for cheap, but few people even know what it is, and I haven't seen it in a store here ever.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Actually i think the newer soju production methods removed a lot of those sediments, although the alcohol content did also drop from 40% in the 80s to the current 14%!
      I guess soju is cheap only in Korea! Even over here in Singapore it’s around $15 per bottle in stores, and a lot more in restaurants!

    • @Zero_Death_Crystals
      @Zero_Death_Crystals Před rokem +1

      Sorry this is a late comment but if you have a Total Wine near you, they have a lot of it for cheap. I've seen it in a few other places too, maybe it depends on where you are in the country.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      @@Zero_Death_Crystals Sadly, it seems there's no Total Wine outlets here in Singapore...

    • @Zero_Death_Crystals
      @Zero_Death_Crystals Před rokem +1

      @@sgalcoholguy Oops, I think I replied to the wrong person. I meant to reply to the original poster.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      That explains so much more! 🤣 Happy drinking!

  • @Zephyr_Weiss
    @Zephyr_Weiss Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thought you have to cover the label with your hand when pouring 🤔

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 8 měsíci

      I believe they dun actually cover the brand, it’s just that the youngest in the group will pour the drinks so they have to use both hands to do so as a sign of respect

  • @madz5786
    @madz5786 Před rokem +3

    Just recently began drinking for the first time, and Jinro strawberry was my first!!
    Kinda still new to drinking. Any experienced soju drinker, Did I over do it and maybe cause permanent damage?
    I'm 21, 205 pounds, and in the span of 4 to 5 hours I had 3 bottles of jinro strawberry, then a 4th spread out between 2-3 hours. Was this okay? Or may I have caused irreversible damage?

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      I can’t speak from a medical viewpoint, so I won’t say much about potential damage to the body.
      But, our bodies tend to be able to repair itself as long as everything we consume is done in moderation!
      4 bottles of soju sounds like a pretty heavy session, but so long as you don’t indulge daily, and hydrate with equal parts water in between the alcohol, I suppose that can help with any potential damage. Hope this helps!

    • @Vasco-hm8we
      @Vasco-hm8we Před rokem +1

      Don't worry

    • @madz5786
      @madz5786 Před rokem +1

      @@Vasco-hm8we oh?

    • @notBeWitchy
      @notBeWitchy Před rokem

      You're fine. Long term, consistent, high exposure to alcohol will result in liver damage.
      The amount you drank was excessive, but because you are new to drinking you should just cut down a bit next time.
      My friend got liver damage after 2 years of heavy drinking every weekend. Once won't kill you.
      Have fun and happy drinking~

  • @Surberjm
    @Surberjm Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well shit. I’m half way through a bottle of watermelon soju, drinking it like a beer and I’m just fine. Maybe I’ll drink it properly next time.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 2 měsíci

      I think the flavoured ones can be swigged from the bottle, but definitely the best way to drink it is in those small soju glasses

    • @Surberjm
      @Surberjm Před 2 měsíci

      @@sgalcoholguyyeah, I’ll respect it more next time. I think two bottles may be needed next time though lol

  • @ryanlipe6557
    @ryanlipe6557 Před 4 měsíci +1

    First tip: pour a shot and take it

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 4 měsíci

      That’s always the best tip! Thanks for watching the video!

  • @lfnull
    @lfnull Před rokem +1

    did you use one hand, I thought you were supposed to use two hands?

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +1

      Based on what I gathered from my Korean friends, you use two hands when drinking in the company of people more senior than you, and you also have to face away from them as you drink!

  • @khanji1241
    @khanji1241 Před rokem +1

    I drunk soju first time in 2 bites and feels nothing. , 😃

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      That is a scary way to drink, and an even scarier alcohol tolerance! 🍶🍶

  • @tamilannal
    @tamilannal Před rokem +3

    How many soju shots will give a booze

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem +2

      Honestly if you are new to soju, I recommend sharing that bottle with at least 2 others, it packs a punch you wouldn’t expect!

    • @tamilannal
      @tamilannal Před rokem +2

      @@sgalcoholguy thanks for the reply my bro, sure I'll try it with my friends.

  • @andrewsheridan3162
    @andrewsheridan3162 Před rokem +1

    They did that to you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😊😊😊🤣😊😊😊🤣🤣😊🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před rokem

      Soju and beer is deadly! 😅🍻🍻🍶🍶

  • @Still_Reading_Books
    @Still_Reading_Books Před 11 měsíci

    hm. Just a bought a bottle of peach soju. But I'm confused because there is a drink in Japan with a name that sounds similar. In Japan there is shochu, I wonder if it is the same. Well trying soju for the first time, I think I like it very much. But I don't usually take shots of anything so I mixed with mineral water. But beer is a great idea. I'm interested in that combination, although I only have strong beers on hand. Oh well, at least now I know for later.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 11 měsíci

      Hey, thanks for watching the video! Soju and Shochu are quite similar, although I believe the production method for Shochu is much more controlled, in that in can only be distilled one time as opposed to the multiple times for soju.
      Mixing would definitely need light beers, so let me know after you’ve managed to give that a try! 🍶🍶

  • @jaraullo
    @jaraullo Před měsícem +1

    Guy doesn’t do exactly what I was looking for. 😂. The 3 stooges eye poke.

  • @ariel_alonso13
    @ariel_alonso13 Před 10 měsíci +1

    ONLY 16.9% 😂😂😂😂

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 10 měsíci

      Deadliest 16.9% i’ve ever had! 🤣🍶🍶

  • @andrewshin8851
    @andrewshin8851 Před 4 měsíci +1

    From a Korean telling you, that is definitely not the proper way.

    • @sgalcoholguy
      @sgalcoholguy  Před 4 měsíci

      And i’m still learning everyday! Thanks for watching the video!