Need a drink? Give Shochu a shot. It’s similar to Sake, but, as Wikipedia notes:
Shochu should not be confused with sake, a brewed rice wine. Its taste usually far less fruity and depends strongly on the nature of the starch used in the brewing process. Its flavour is often described as “nutty” or “earthy”.
And oh yeah – it’ll knock you around a bit. But it’s definitely an interesting experience.
