Readers SOJU

The "Nordic Soju" – A Sustainable Fusion of Korean Tradition and Finnish Circularity

In March 2026, Readers' Soju is the latest "innovative chapter" from Authors' Distillery. Building on the success of their award-winning gins and rums, this spirit represents a bold cross-cultural collaboration. It is a waste management product at its core, born from the same sustainability ethos as their Limoncello project with Ravintola Muru.

While traditional Korean Soju is typically made from rice, wheat, or barley, the Authors' version is a "Circular Soju." It utilizes high-quality starch and sugar side-streams—often rescued from artisanal food production or premium restaurant kitchens like Muru—to create a clean, neutral, yet characterful spirit that honors the Finnish environment.

🍶 Tasting Notes & Profile

Readers' Soju is designed for the Finnish palate: extremely clean, low in sugar, and slightly higher in alcohol than many commercial "green bottle" sojus to ensure it stands up in cocktails.

• The Nose: Neutral and Delicate. It opens with a very faint, sweet aroma of steamed rice and cereal, with a hint of crisp green apple. There is no "medicinal" sting, reflecting the high-purity distillation in Mäntsälä.

• The Palate: Silky and "Water-like." The entry is incredibly smooth with a soft, round mouthfeel. You’ll find subtle notes of honeydew melon and white pepper. It feels "weightless" on the tongue, lacking the syrupy sweetness of mass-produced alternatives.

• The Finish: Short and Bone-Dry. It concludes with a refreshing, stone-dry snap that makes it an exceptional palate cleanser.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

In keeping with the distillery's literary theme, this soju is the perfect companion for short stories or poetry. Serve it ice-cold in small glasses. Because of its sustainable, "rescued" origins and its clean finish, it is a world-class partner for the salty and savory flavors of Ravintola Muru’s small plates, Korean Fried Chicken, or Finnish Gravlax.

For a Finnish twist on a classic, try a "Muru Soju Sour": mix 6cl Readers' Soju with fresh lemon juice (upcycled from Muru's kitchen), a touch of honey, and an egg white. Shaken hard, it creates a frothy, citrusy masterpiece that highlights the spirit's purity.