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$63.88−8%($91.26/ℓ)
Recommended price: $69.31
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Tokki
- Type
- Soju
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aromatic profile
- Delicate, slightly sweet, smooth
- Ingredients
- Rice, barley, wheat or sweet potatoes
- Distillation method
- Column distillation
- Filtration
- Charcoal filtration
- Color
- Transparent
- Consumption
- Serve cold, neat or in cocktails
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Tokki’s Soju Black Label presents as a linear, very clean spirit, designed for those seeking an immediate, refined sip. On the nose it offers pleasant floral hints and notes of white-fleshed fruit, without aggressiveness; the texture is subtle yet well-defined, with a softness that envelops the palate and a discreet persistence. The character remains balanced: neither overly aromatic nor too neutral, and a fresh, lively finish encourages drinking without weighing it down.
Serve slightly chilled to appreciate the smoothness and cleanliness of the sip, or use it as a neutral, reliable base for cocktails where you want to showcase ingredient balance. It pairs easily with seafood, both raw and cooked, with spicy preparations and flavorful street food; its understated structure also makes it a gentle companion for more delicate pairings. A versatile choice for those who prefer a modern, measured spirit.
Serve slightly chilled to appreciate the smoothness and cleanliness of the sip, or use it as a neutral, reliable base for cocktails where you want to showcase ingredient balance. It pairs easily with seafood, both raw and cooked, with spicy preparations and flavorful street food; its understated structure also makes it a gentle companion for more delicate pairings. A versatile choice for those who prefer a modern, measured spirit.
Producer
Tokki
North Chungcheong (Chungcheongbuk-do)South KoreaSince 2016
Tokki is a spirits brand born in Brooklyn and now producing in South Korea, known for a range of craft soju made from glutinous rice, water and nuruk. The range includes unaged expressions and barrel‑aged versions; the brand has expanded its offering to include a line of Western‑style spirits called Sŏnbi.
- Born in Brooklyn as a project by Brandon (Bran) Hill and later relocated to Chungju, South Korea.
- Production declared to be based exclusively on glutinous rice, water and nuruk.
- Range includes both unaged soju and barrel‑aged bottles; portfolio expanded with the Sŏnbi line (gin and vodka).
- International distribution through specialized importers and distributors.
Specialities
- craft soju
- rice soju
- Korean spirits
- Korean‑inspired gin
- rice vodka
The story
Tokki started as a Brooklyn project led by founder and master distiller Bran (Brandon) Hill; the brand was introduced around 2016. After the initial phase in the United States, production was moved and the company established its base in Chungju (North Chungcheong province), South Korea, to work more closely with local raw materials and traditional Korean methods.
Distillation
Traditional fermentation with nuruk on a glutinous rice base, followed by craft distillation; some expressions are bottled without additives or preservatives.
Ageing
Mainly unaged for the standard expressions; special editions (e.g. Gold) are aged in casks.
Raw materials
- glutinous rice (chapssal)
- water
- nuruk (traditional starter)
Representative products
- Soju Black Label - Tokki
- Soju Gray Label - Tokki
- Soju White Label - Tokki
- Soju Gold Label - Tokki
- Sŏnbi (gin/vodka line)