Han Vodka

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Han Vodka
Type Vodka
ManufacturerUnknown
Country of origin  Korea
Proof (US) 80
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Han Vodka is an 80 proof vodka from Korea made from barley, rice and "pure spring water". [1] This smooth and clean tasting Vodka is made from barley and rice which is fermented and distilled in small batches. It is imported by Progressive Beverages located in Fullerton, California. Progressive Beverages also imports Han Soju which is a 48 proof Korean Soju. It is available in plain Soju form as well as 4 Soju based flavors: Citruss, Fire, Teq and Cane. You can find HAN Soju and flavors information at www.HANspirits.com. It is only available in the California Market at this time and is distributed by Young's Market Company, Inc. located in Tustin, California.

Some reviews say that HAN has a smooth taste. [2] Others say that it tastes like fortified sake. [3]

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References

  1. Progressive Brands 2005 press release
  2. Favorable review from The Nibble
  3. "2006 Slash/Food article pans Han". Archived from the original on 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2010-04-03.