Jipyeong Soju expands offline retail reach with Lotte Mart listing

by Kim Dong-young Posted : April 28, 2026, 12:01Updated : April 28, 2026, 12:01
A customer views Jiepyeong Soju at a supermarket Courtesy of Jipyeong
A customer views Jiepyeong Soju at a supermarket/ Courtesy of Jipyeong
 
SEOUL, April 28 (AJP) - Jipyeong announced that its premium distilled spirit Jipyeong Soju has secured shelf space at Lotte Mart, expanding its offline retail footprint after an earlier listing at E-Mart.

Unlike conventional rice-distilled spirits, the company explained that Jipyeong Soju blends three grains — rice, barley and sorghum — in what is described as an optimized ratio, yielding a layered flavor profile that balances the spice of sorghum, the nuttiness of barley and the clean finish of rice.

The product has drawn strong interest among younger consumers, the company said, particularly for use in highballs — a cocktail format gaining traction in South Korea.

"Through our entry into Lotte Mart, more consumers will be able to experience the depth of flavor that sets Jipy eong Soju apart," said a company spokesperson, adding that the brand aims to establish itself as one of the top three players in the domestic premium distilled spirits segment.