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New Traditional Liquors Released in the First Half of 2025
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  • 작성일 2025-12-14
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Several breweries have showcased their latest traditional liquors on TheSool.com during the first half of 2025.

If your brewery would like to promote newly released products, you can apply through the “New Liquors & Promotion Application” tab on TheSool.com's the main page, or via the link in the profile section of TheSool.com’s official Instagram account.

 

Holssi 12

Holssi 12 is a local specialty liquor crafed from a premium rice variety grown in Suwon.
It is distinguished by its sweetness, rich umami, and full-bodied texture. When served chilled, it delivers an exceptionally smooth finish, making it an ideal companion to various Korean-style pancakes and smoked duck.

Category

Details

Type

Takju (Unrefined Rice Wine)

Ingredients

Rice (Suwon, Korea), Water, Nuruk (Fermentation Starter), Yeast

Characteristics

12% ABV; Deep, full-bodied flavor

Volume

500ml

Food Pairing

Jeon (Korean pancake), Smoked Duck

Summary

A well-balanced traditional liquor highlighting sweetness and umami

Brewery

Doodle Brewing Co., Ltd. (Smartstore Link)

 

 

Holssi 6

Holssi 6 is another local specialty crafted from the same high-quality Suwon rice.
It offers a naturally sweet, refreshing flavor with a clean, smooth mouthfeel. Subtle and harmonious rather than bold or sharp, it pairs beautifully with a wide variety of dishes.

Category

Details

Type

Takju (Unrefined Rice Wine)

Ingredients

Rice (Suwon, Korea), Water, Nuruk, Yeast

Characteristics

6% ABV; Light and refreshing flavor with a smooth finish

Volume

375ml

Food Pairing

Nuts, Cheesecake

Summary

A mellow traditional liquor that pairs well with diverse dishes

Brewery

Doodle Brewing Co., Ltd. (Smartstore Link)

 

 

Follow Me Soju: The White 21

Follow Me Soju – The White 21 is a distilled soju crafted from rice grown in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do, using a vacuum distillation method.
It offers a smooth mouthfeel without a sharp alcoholic bite, highlighting rich grain aromas and subtle sweetness. This distilled soju complements fruits, cheese, and light desserts.

Category

Details

Type

Distilled Soju

Ingredients

Water, Distilled Rice Base, Nuruk

Characteristics

21% ABV; Smooth finish with delicate grain aroma

Volume

375ml

Food Pairing

Fruits, Cheese Snacks

Summary

A refined soju with balanced sweetness and grain aroma

Brewery

8ROMI Co., Ltd. (Official Website)

 

 

Sihyangga Rice Makgeolli

Sihyangga Rice Makgeolli is a takju crated entirely from rice grown in Gokseong, Jeollanam-do.
It is defined by a harmonious balance of sweetness, carbonation, and body, delivering a clean and balanced finish. With a longer shelf life of 90 days compared to most fresh takju, this makgeolli pairs effortlessly with Korean-style pancake assortments and grilled fish.

Category

Details

Type

Takju (Unrefined Rice Wine)

Ingredients

Water, Non-glutinous Rice, Glutinous Rice, Nuruk, Yeast

Characteristics

7% ABV; Well-balanced sweetness and carbonation

Volume

375ml

Food Pairing

Assorted Jeon, Grilled Fish

Summary

A crisp takju highlighting the harmony of sweetness and carbonation

Brewery

Sihyangga Co., Ltd. (Official Website)

 

 

We’ve explored several newly launched traditional liquors showcased on TheSool.com in the first half of 2025.
Which of these new products are you most eager to try?

Let us continue to support and celebrate breweries nationwide that innovate and craft exciting new flavors in Korean traditional liquor.

 

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