Han Vodka is a vodka

Vodka

Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....

 from Korea

Korea

Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...

 made from barley

Barley

Barley is a major cereal grain, a member of the grass family. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base malt for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods...

, rice

Rice

Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...

 and "pure spring water". The barley is four times distilled and then "infused" with rice. It is imported by Progressive Brands in Fullerton, California

Fullerton, California

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. The manufacturer is not disclosed in any press release, nor on Han's website. Han Soju was a 48 proof version of the 80-proof Han Vodka. Han Soju appears to have been phased out. An old website at hansoju.com is no longer up, and Google searches for Han Soju lead to the Han Vodka official website which makes no mention of Han Soju but refers to 80 and 48-proof versions of Han Vodka.

Some reviews say that Han has a smooth taste. Others say that it tastes like fortified sake.