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$57.32−14%($81.89/ℓ)
Recommended price: $67.04
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Tokki
- Type
- Soju
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 31.0%
- Aromatic profile
- Delicate, slightly sweet, smooth
- Ingredients
- Rice, barley, wheat or sweet potatoes
- Distillation method
- Continuous or column distillation
- Filtration
- Charcoal filtration
- Color
- Transparent
- Consumption
- Serve cold, neat or in cocktails
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Soju Gray Label Tokki presents an essential, clean character: on the nose it is discreet, with delicate nuances recalling cereals and a light underlying sweetness that doesn’t overpower. The sip is soft and flowing, with a good balance between roundness and freshness; the texture is subtle but present, with a linear finish that leaves a neutral, inviting sensation, suitable for those seeking a versatile and unobtrusive spirit. At the table it lends itself to various uses: pleasant neat and well chilled, but it integrates just as well into minimalist cocktails where it won’t overshadow the other ingredients.
It pairs naturally with light cuisine, fish, raw dishes and spiced preparations that require a gentle contrast; it also works as an intermezzo between courses to cleanse the palate. A product that focuses on simplicity of execution and the pleasure of drinking, ideal for informal occasions and for those who appreciate a clean, discreet sip.
It pairs naturally with light cuisine, fish, raw dishes and spiced preparations that require a gentle contrast; it also works as an intermezzo between courses to cleanse the palate. A product that focuses on simplicity of execution and the pleasure of drinking, ideal for informal occasions and for those who appreciate a clean, discreet sip.
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)