10 Best Soju Flavours to Try in 2024

Soju is the perfect accompaniment to your Korean-inspired dishes, providing a refreshing, alcoholic kick to your evening and making gatherings that bit more memorable. 

Discover some of the best soju flavours the world of Asian alcohol has to offer – you’re sure to find something to tempt your tastebuds. 

What is Soju? 

South Korea’s national drink, soju, is a starch-based alcohol, usually around 20%, that has a fairly neutral taste in its most basic form. 

While still pleasant to enjoy in this standard ‘soju’ flavour, for many, soju’s appeal lies in the fact that you can get a wide array of flavours, with many of them having a fruity twist. 

We stock plenty of delicious flavours, allowing you to experiment with different soju flavour and food combinations until you find the perfect blend of taste sensations. 

To find out more about Korea’s most popular alcoholic drink, check out our ultimate guide to soju.

Strawberry Soju 

Strawberry soju is a favourite for many because of its sweet, moreish taste that combines sublimely with the alcoholic twist. This flavour combines wonderfully with sumptuous spicy dishes like tteokbokki and strews, bringing a subtle berry sweetness to the experience. 

If you’ve always been a lover of strawberry flavoured sweets and desserts, this one is certainly for you!

Green Grape Soju 

Another iconic flavour is grape soju. This option offers a refined and refreshing drink, perfectly striking a balance between not being too sweet or too bitter. 

If you enjoy wine, you’ll likely favour this flavour. 

Grapefruit Soju 

If you’re not a big fan of super-sweet drinks, grapefruit soju might be the flavour for you. 

Grapefruit combines wonderfully with the original soju flavour to create a fruity drink that leans more towards bitter than sweet, ideal for pairing with almost any dish!

Peach Soju

Peach has always worked well as a flavour in drinks, and peach soju doesn't disappoint. 

Peach soju has a distinctive, sweet aroma and taste without being too overwhelming. Because of the mellow, refreshing flavour, peach soju pairs really well with spicy foods. 

Plum Soju

You don’t often find plum flavoured drinks in western supermarkets, so plum soju may be a completely new experience.

Again, the sweet yet slightly tart plum flavour combines deliciously with the clean soju taste for a fresh beverage bursting with luscious plum notes.  

Apple Soju 

Apple-inspired drinks often have a refreshing crispness combined with a signature sweet twist. Apple soju captures the taste of real apples, giving the alcohol an authentic fruity burst that won’t disappoint. 

This flavour is distinct without being overwhelming – a winning combination. 

Blueberry Soju 

Blueberry soju is a great option for when you feel like reaching for something slightly different. 

It’s very fragrant and offers a unique yet versatile flavour, meaning it works well in soju cocktails.

Pomegranate Soju

If you have enjoyed grapefruit soju in the past, pomegranate soju might be the next flavour to try. 

It is sometimes likened to the grapefruit flavour with slightly more bitter notes, ideal for those that want a toned-down fruit-flavoured drink. 

Citron Soju

Citron soju provides a lovely tangy flavour with sour, zesty notes. Thanks to a social media trend, it became very popular, with mild citron flavours becoming more and more sought after. 

You may also see citron flavoured soju referred to as yuja soju. 

Yoghurt Soju 

And finally, we couldn’t not mention yoghurt soju! It may sound strange at first, but yoghurt soju cocktails that combine soju, Yakult and soft drinks are incredibly popular. 

So much so that you can now also buy yoghurt flavoured soju. This flavour is sweet and creamy, delicious on its own or mixed into your favourite soju cocktails. 

Of course, what you consider the ‘best’ flavour of soju will come down to personal preference. That being said, we think you’ll find something to enjoy among our top picks! 

Need something tasty to pair with your soju drinks? Check out our online Korean supermarket to find a great range of ingredients, snacks and sweets. 

And if you want to branch out into the wider world of Asian alcohol, we have various other favourites, including sake, baijiu and beer.