Table 3. Consumer preference scores of distilled soju (alcohol 25%, v/v) of various rice cultivars

Appearance Aroma Taste Overall liking
SK1) 6.80a2) 5.40ab 5.25a 5.40a
SDJ 6.70a 5.65a 4.85a 5.55a
BRM2 6.70a 5.35ab 5.05a 5.20a
GG-1 6.45a 4.90ab 4.20a 4.85a
HAR-4 6.60a 5.05ab 4.55a 4.80a
CH 6.65a 4.20b 4.05a 4.55a
MRC 6.35a 4.70ab 4.55a 4.75a
IRM 6.65a 4.65ab 4.75a 5.10a
MG 6.75a 5.05ab 4.75a 4.95a
SK, Samkwang; SDJ, Shindongjin; BRM2, Baromi2; GG-1, Guemgang-1; HAR-4, Hanareum-4; CH, Chohong; MRC, Mirchal; IRM, Irumi; MG, Migam.
Values are mean±SD (n=86). Different superscript letters within a column indicate significant differences at p<0.05 by Duncan’s multiple range test.