SHOCHU
Shochu is not a sake, but a traditional Japanese distilled alcohol like vodka. It is called Shochu in Japan, however, the Korean word Shochu has become widely used in the U.S. Shochu is usually distilled from a variety of ingredients like rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sesame, barley and buckwheat. It has a high alcohol content, up to 45%, and is considered a hard liquor.