Remember how bitter-sweet Korean staple alcohol soju is? This year, a cheerful series of sweet, fruit-flavoured Soju stole the hearts and consciousness of young Koreans all across the nation. While it’s not available in Toronto yet, make sure to try them out when visiting Korea.

1. Sun Hari [순하리]

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Manufacturer: Lotte

Size: 360 ml

Alcohol 14%

Price: 1,100 won

Launched March of 2015, Sun Hari is the product that began the entire fruit-soju craze this summer.

Taste: Heavy citron scent, less citron flavor, but smooth, clean finish.

2. Goodday Color Series – Yellow, Blue, Red, Scarlet [좋은데이]

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Manufacturer: Mu Hak Size: 360 ml

Alcohol 13.5%

Price: 1,150 won

Yellow: Citron; Heavier and more bitter than Sunhari

Blue: Blueberry; Tastes like bubblegum

Red: Pomegranate; Sweet, light flavor

Scarlet: Grapefruit – sorry haven’t tried it yet

3. Jamong Ae iseul Grapefruit Soju [자몽에이슬]

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Manufacturer: Hite Jinro

Size: 360 ml

Alcohol 13%

Price: 1,650 won

Jinro is one of the most famous soju manufacturer, yet they were rather late in their entry into the fruit soju race. Regardless of their delayed product launch, Jamong Ae Iseul is very popular. This soju has more grapefruit nectar than C1 (0.1%).

Taste: Has the heaviest grapefruit flavour. Bitter-sweet with a fresh, clean finish – like a regular soju.

4. C1 Blue Grapefruit [C1블루자몽]

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