Jinro Is Back Soju 375ml

Jinro Is Back is HiteJinro's revival of the Jinro soju sold in Korea from 1975 to 1983. The bottle reads simply JINRO, in retro sky-blue glass with the brand's toad mascot; Jinro Is Back was the launch and export name. It came out in Korea in April 2019, and exports to the US and six other countries began in June 2020 through importer Jinro America Inc.

It is a diluted soju, the clear Korean spirit served at table strength. It launched at 16.9% alcohol in Korea, and in January 2023 HiteJinro relaunched the Korean version as zero sugar at 16%. In the US, a separate zero-sugar bottle sits on the shelf beside this one.

It's light and clean, with a soft rice-and-grain note, a smooth, faintly sweet palate and a crisp, short finish with little burn.

Against Jinro Chamisul Strawberry Soju, Is Back is unflavored and stronger at 16%; for a clean, classic soju to drink through a meal, choose Is Back.

HiteJinro's export plan paired it with Korean dishes. Serve it well chilled in small glasses alongside a Korean meal, and keep the bottle cold between rounds.

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