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How next-gen distillers are reinventing Korea’s national spirit in the US.

"How a soju distillery in Doraville has become the unlikely scene for vibrant food and cocktails"

"Atlanta’s own soju and makgeolli distillery is a window into the Korean culture taking root in the South, incorporating Southern influences such as slaw, fried chicken and peach tea with Korean flavors, this cocktail and rice bowl mashup is a refreshing hit."

They are trying to change the landscape of not just drink, but also food and Korean hospitality in Atlanta.

One of the trendiest places to eat and drink right now is at Atlanta’s own soju distillery in Doraville

Minhwa makes its own soju, a Korean spirit made with rice, much like an earthier vodka, and boy, does it make good cocktails.

One of the trendiest places to eat and drink right now is at Atlanta’s own soju distillery in Doraville, Minhwa Spirits, by James Kim and Ming Han Chung.

It’s the idea of thinking about family recipes and connection to heritage. It’s the personal expression of your recipe and your methods, and all the tradition you are putting into it.

As gin and amaro have sprung back into popularity and soju makes headway into an eager American audience.

As for the taste, while some people liken soju to vodka, Kim describes Minhwa’s sojus as featuring subtle sweet, toasted rice notes, offering vegetal terroir from where the rice is grown in Arkansas.

I think for many of us born here, there's a bit of a journey back to our roots. Having grown up in the U.S., I've felt that disconnection from my heritage.

The second-, third-gen immigrants that have been born here, like myself, are growing up and saying: ‘Hey, you know what? This is our home,’” said Kim, who opened up the distillery in Doraville, the town where his parents first settled. “We should have a vested interest in these elections.

This book explores the impact the immigrant community of Atlanta has on the food being served in restaurants across the city

"Whenever you have food, when you are enjoying food, you think about celebrations"

AAliza and Matt chop it up about three things they are excited about in food and drink, including: The new Cake Zine issue is dropping, Minhwa Spirits is opening a tasting room in Atlanta, the gelato carts are out in NYC, Peskesi Farm in Crete, Queer Aperitivo pop-ups, Mathimata Mageirikis cooking school in Athens.

Among the best soju brands in America, Yong Soju has emerged as a top contender, offering a unique approach that sets it apart from the competition.

Soju is a great spirit with which to make a solid drink.

They envision it to be a community center, hosting events, showcasing local artists, and serving as an incubator for other food and beverage concepts.

At Minhwa Spirits, we are dedicated to celebrating not only tradition but also the vibrant culture that Asian Americans contribute to the United States.

조지아텍 공학도가 찾아낸 '소주 방정식'

At Minhwa Spirits, every bottle tells a story