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How to Choose Soju: A Long Island Buyer's Guide

Soju is a clear Korean distilled spirit, traditionally made from rice, barley, or wheat, though most modern bottles blend neutral grain spirit with sweeteners and flavoring. Standard soju runs about 16 to 25 percent alcohol by volume, roughly half the strength of vodka, which is why it goes down easy and pairs well with food. At Long Island Wine & Spirit Merchant in Commack, we carry 24+ sojus spanning classic and flavored styles, so you can build a tasting flight or find a single bottle for a recipe.

Know the two main styles

• Classic soju: Clean, lightly sweet, with a faint grain or rice note. Best served chilled in small shots alongside Korean barbecue, fried chicken, or seafood.
• Flavored soju: Fruit-forward and lower in alcohol, usually around 12 to 14 percent. Soon Hari and Better Tomorrow lead this category with yogurt, apple mango, strawberry, grape, green grape, peach, and pomegranate.

Flavored soju is the easiest entry point for newcomers and the most popular choice for parties. If you like tangy, creamy notes, Soon Hari Yogurt Soju 375mL is a standout. For bright fruit, reach for Soon Hari Apple Mango or Better Tomorrow Peach. Fans of tart, wine-like character should try pomegranate soju: Better Tomorrow Pomegranate Soju 375mL delivers deep berry and pomegranate flavor with a clean finish, and it mixes beautifully with soda or citrus. Shoppers searching for soju pomegranate options will find it here alongside our other fruit bottlings. If you want a lighter, bubbly alternative, Maat Lychee Hard Seltzer 375mL brings lychee sweetness at seltzer strength.

How to serve and mix soju

• Chill bottles in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.
• Pour into small soju glasses and sip slowly, or serve over ice.
• Blend flavored soju with soda water, Sprite, or fresh citrus for a simple cocktail.
• Use fruit soju in place of cordials & liqueurs in spritzes and punches.

Browse our cocktail recipes for soju highballs, fruit spritzes, and Korean-inspired drinks. Planning a gift? Ask about custom bottle engraving on select bottles.

Local pickup, delivery, and shipping

Visit us at 1171 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725, open 7 days, or call (631) 343-7200. We offer free curbside pickup in Commack and same-day or next-day delivery across Long Island, including Nassau and Suffolk counties, with free local delivery over $250. Prefer shipping? We ship soju via UPS or FedEx to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout. Spirits ship to fewer states than wine, no PO boxes, and an adult 21+ signature is required on delivery. Must be 21+ to purchase.