To start, we found Yobo Luxe (sold in 375 ml ml 750 ml) to be extremely smooth. Soju is not as harsh as vodka, but Luxe is exceptional, almost creamy. We sampled it chilled, plain, without any mixer.

"Historically, soju is a rice-based spirit made in Korea, but over time, that has changed a lot," says Jesse Vida, operating partner of Singapore's soon-to-debut craft cocktail bar Cat Bite Club ...