Yobo Soju Luxe
Yobo Soju Luxe is a 46-proof (23% ABV), 750mL American craft soju from Yobo Spirit House of Southern California — billed as the first luxury craft soju made in America. Where traditional Korean soju is typically a neutral distilled spirit, Luxe is a one-of-a-kind blend of three spirits: a Northern California grape spirit base (harvested, pressed, fermented, and distilled), an organic wheat spirit distilled a minimum of five times, and a hint of proprietary short-grain Calrose rice spirit. No sulfites, preservatives, additives, or sugars. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 23% (46 proof); 36 calories per ounce
- Size: 750mL
- Style: American craft soju — grape/wheat/Calrose rice spirit blend
- Origin: distilled in Southern California (Yobo Spirit House, founder Carolyn Kim)
- Additives: none — no sulfites, preservatives, additives, or sugars
America's Luxury Take on Soju
Founder Carolyn Kim launched Yobo's original grape soju in 2015 and followed with Luxe around 2022, aiming to make soju the way Napa makes wine — from real fruit, with craft intent. The grape-spirit base gives it a floral, almost wine-like aromatic lift; the five-times-distilled wheat spirit gives it polish; the Calrose rice whisper keeps it rooted in soju tradition. TastingTable named Yobo Soju Luxe its #1 soju brand in the world — "the valedictorian of soju's newest class." Shoppers browsing soju for something beyond the green-bottle standard will find this the connoisseur's pick.
Tasting Notes
The brand's own notes: a fragrant floral bouquet with hints of apricot and vanilla, subtle rice and cream, a mellow sweet mouthfeel, and an "impossibly clean" velvet-smooth finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled, neat, in small glasses — the traditional soju serve — or over a single cube. Its floral delicacy also makes it a beautiful base for light spritzes with sparkling water and citrus. Pair with Korean barbecue or sushi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is soju?
A clear distilled spirit from Korea, traditionally made from rice (modern versions use grains, sweet potatoes, or fruit). It is typically lower in alcohol than Western spirits — Luxe is 23% ABV.
Is Yobo Soju Luxe a Korean import?
No — it is distilled in Southern California, an American craft interpretation of the style.
How is Luxe different from regular soju?
Instead of a single neutral spirit, Luxe blends three distinct spirits (grape, wheat, Calrose rice) for a floral, layered profile with no additives.
Explore more Yobo spirits and our full soju collection. The world's #1-ranked soju, made in California — order Yobo Soju Luxe online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.