Soju and Shōchū Are Paving the Way for Asian Spirits in the U.S. Market
As consumer interest grows, soju, shōchū, and baijiu are following distinct paths in the U.S. market, signaling that Asian spirits are evolving beyond a single trend
Courtney Iseman is a drinks writer and consultant based in New York City. She is level-one certified in spirits education by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and a cicerone certified beer server. Her work has appeared in outlets including The Washington Post, Bon Appétit, Inc., Slate, Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Punch, VinePair, and Craft Spirits & Distilling.
As consumer interest grows, soju, shōchū, and baijiu are following distinct paths in the U.S. market, signaling that Asian spirits are evolving beyond a single trend
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