Banzai Bunny Super Fresh Soju

Super Fresh Soju from Banzai Bunny is a 16% ABV soju, which puts it at the lighter end of the category. Many traditional bottlings sit closer to 20% or higher, and the lower strength makes this one easier to drink neat and gentler in mixed drinks. Soju is a clear Korean-style spirit, usually made from rice, wheat, barley or sweet potato starch and often lightly sweetened. Styles at this strength usually taste clean and slightly sweet, with a soft, short finish and little of the heat of a higher-proof spirit. The name points to a fresh, bright profile, but the product details don't specify a flavor or infusion, so treat the character as typical of the style rather than a measured profile. Serve it well chilled, straight from the fridge or freezer, since cold temperature keeps the sweetness restrained and the texture crisp. Traditional serving is neat in a small shot glass, shared over a meal, but a stemless wine glass or a small tumbler over ice gives you more room to notice aroma. There is no need to decant, and it does not age in the bottle. Open it and drink it, and keep any opened bottle sealed and cold. At the table, soju is a natural partner for salty, fatty and spicy food. Korean fried chicken, grilled pork belly, kimchi stew, tteokbokki and dumplings are classic matches, because the cold, clean spirit resets the palate between bites. It also works with sashimi, grilled seafood and salted snacks. For mixing, a 16% soju is a good base for a highball with soda water and lemon or lime, or for a simple spritz with grapefruit, yuzu or tonic, where its low strength keeps the drink light.