Jinro Chamisul Og

Chamisul Og is a soju from the Jinro brand, and the listing places it in Massachusetts, United States. It is not a grape wine, so it has no varietal, vintage, oak or tannin to speak of. Soju in this style is a clear, unoaked drink, and Chamisul's Original line is known for a clean, lightly sweet profile. Expect a soft, neutral aroma with faint grain-and-sugar sweetness, a light body, and a short, smooth finish with little bite. Acidity is low and there is no tannin. The listing gives no alcohol percentage, so check the label for the exact strength before you plan servings. Serve it cold. Chill the bottle in the refrigerator, or for a short time in the freezer, until it is properly cold. Cold mutes the sweetness and makes the texture crisper. It needs no decanting. Traditional soju is poured into small tumblers or shot-style glasses and sipped in small measures through a meal. A small stemless glass or a narrow tumbler works well. Pouring for others before yourself is the usual courtesy at a Korean table. Soju is made for food, and its light, clean flavor suits salty, fatty, spicy dishes. Korean barbecue such as pork belly or galbi is the classic match, because the spirit cuts through the richness without competing with the marinade. It also works with fried chicken, kimchi jjigae and other spicy stews, savory scallion pancakes, and seafood dishes with chili heat. For mixing, it can stand in for vodka in highballs. A common pairing is soju with chilled citrus soda or tonic over ice. A soju and beer mix is a popular bar drink in Korea. This is a drink-now bottle with no aging potential, so don't cellar it. Keep it in a cool place, chill it before serving, and refrigerate any opened bottle with the cap on tight.