Moonlight Soju Lychee

Moonlight Soju Lychee is a Korean spirit built on a base of fermented apple and pear wine, triple-filtered through cocoa charcoal and ripened in pottery for added complexity. At 12% ABV, it falls on the lower-proof end of the soju spectrum, making it approachable for drinkers new to Korean spirits while offering enough structure to hold up in cocktails or alongside food. The lychee infusion is derived from fruit extract, lending a floral, tropical character without burying the clean foundation of the base wine. The producer ferments apples and pears to create the neutral wine that serves as soju's backbone, a departure from the rice-based tradition but common in modern Korean production. Triple filtration using cocoa charcoal removes impurities and harsh edges, yielding a silky mouthfeel. The pottery aging step — less common in mass-market soju — allows the spirit to marry and develop subtle roundness before the lychee extract is introduced. This method preserves the fruit's delicate floral aromatics while maintaining the crisp, polished finish expected from quality soju. On the nose, expect soft floral lychee with hints of tropical fruit — no heavy perfume, just a gentle suggestion of the fruit's natural profile. The palate is light-bodied and smooth, with a whisper of sweetness balanced by the clean, refreshing clarity of the apple-pear base. The finish is lightly aromatic and polished, fading quickly without cloying. Serve it chilled in a soju glass alongside Korean fried chicken, grilled shrimp, or fresh spring rolls — the low proof and tropical notes make it a natural pairing for anything with heat or umami. It also works in a simple highball with soda and a squeeze of lime. Moonlight Soju Lychee is available for pickup at our Lincoln Park bottle shop at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.