{"product_id":"chummy-cool-soju-375ml","title":"Soon Hari Lychee Soju","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoonhari Lychee Soju 375mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the more aromatic expressions in the Soonhari lineup, trading heavier fruit sweetness for a lighter combination of \u003cstrong\u003elychee, honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and pear\u003c\/strong\u003e. At \u003cstrong\u003e12% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stays soft and easy-drinking, with a silky texture and just enough sweetness to emphasize the fruit without burying its floral side. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Korea by \u003cstrong\u003eLOTTE\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soonhari Lychee starts with alcohol distilled from \u003cstrong\u003egrain and tapioca\u003c\/strong\u003e, then combines it with water, high-fructose corn syrup, citric acid, and lychee flavoring. The U.S. expression is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e12% ABV in a 375mL bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e and is labeled gluten-free. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoonhari uses a modern flavored-soju production process. Its base ingredients are fermented and distilled to create a clean spirit, then diluted with \u003cstrong\u003eactivated carbon-filtered water\u003c\/strong\u003e before the final flavorings are added. That neutral, refined base is particularly useful with lychee, because it leaves room for the fruit’s delicate floral character rather than covering it with alcohol heat. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, \u003cstrong\u003elychee and honeysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e lead, with ripe tropical fruit and a softer pear note underneath. The floral character gives this expression a noticeably more perfumed profile than many of Soonhari’s straightforward berry or stone-fruit flavors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003esilky, crisp, and lightly sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lychee remains at the center while pear adds a cleaner fruit note through the middle, keeping the sweetness from feeling too heavy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is light and smooth, carrying lingering pear, floral sweetness, and tropical fruit with very little perceived alcohol heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong\u003eSoonhari Lychee\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out is how well the flavor works with the low-proof soju format. Lychee can become syrupy in sweeter liqueurs, but here the combination of crispness, pear, and floral character produces a more refreshing profile. That balance also earned Soonhari Lychee a \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the strongest accolades currently listed across the Soonhari range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it \u003cstrong\u003every cold\u003c\/strong\u003e, straight from the bottle or poured into small soju glasses. It also works over ice or in a light sparkling cocktail. Soonhari specifically recommends pairing the Lychee expression with \u003cstrong\u003esashimi\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its delicate sweetness and floral fruit character complement rather than overwhelm raw fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Soonhari Lychee Soju?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Korean flavored soju built around lychee, honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and pear, with a light, smooth, slightly sweet profile. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e375mL, 12% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, made with water, alcohol distilled from grain and tapioca, high-fructose corn syrup, citric acid, and lychee flavoring. It is labeled gluten-free. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003elychee and honeysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, followed by tropical fruit and pear. The palate is silky and crisp, finishing lightly sweet and smooth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe it well chilled, over ice, or in a light sparkling cocktail. It pairs especially well with sashimi and other delicate seafood dishes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts combination of floral lychee, pear, and an approachable \u003cstrong\u003e12% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it one of the more delicate profiles in the Soonhari lineup. It also received a \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Eagle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43859963511032,"sku":"12384","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/72018-65AEB65A.jpg?v=1788292378","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/chummy-cool-soju-375ml","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}