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The Best Asian Liquor To Try Right Now

The Best Asian Liquor To Try Right Now

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Asia is known for incredible cultures, savoury food and historical sites. But did you also know how great Asian alcohol can be?

Asian liquor comes in numerous forms and types. Many people know about sake, a Japanese rice wine. But, there are so many other types of alcoholic drinks from Asia you need to check out. Here are some of the best!

Before drinking, don't forget to take Asian flush pills, as they'll help reduce symptoms for sensitive individuals. With that said, let's unveil our favorite Asian liquors you need to try right now for a blast of culture and fun!

 

Our Favorite Types Of Japanese Liquor

We're going to break our guide of the best Asian liquors to try geographically. That's because each region of Asia has a different type of liquor to try! We're going to get the ball rolling with some Japanese liquor you've got to try.

Chuhai

Chuhai is a fruit-flavored Japanese alcoholic drink with alcohol content from 3-8%. You'll likely find flavours such as lemon, peach, grapefruit and lime. These premixed canned drinks are made of shochu and soda and are commonly found anywhere alcohol is sold. Their taste resembles fruit juice, making them a great choice for those hot summer days where you want something sweet and refreshing.

Plum wine (umeshu)

If you're looking for something with a juice-like flavour, Umeshu is a great option! Umeshu is made of Japanese plums (ume), sugar and shochu or nihonshu. This plume wine is commonly made at home, but it's also easily found anywhere alcohol is sold. It is usually served on the rocks, mixed with soda, or as an umeshu sawa (umeshu sour).

Sake

Now, no list of the different types of Asia liquor would be complete without referencing everyone's favorite: sake! As mentioned earlier, sake is a hugely popular Japanese rice wine and typically is about 10-20% alcohol content. This wine is drunk either hot or cold, which makes it different from typical wine. Those who aren't fans of sake will claim it has a distasteful rice aroma - but to each their own.

Our Favorite Types Of Chinese Liquor

The three types of Asian alcohol from Japan we've just discussed are awesome choices. But, let's move on to Chinese alcohol worth looking for at your next trip to the liquor store. We'll start off with Maotai - a classic Chinese liquor.

Maotai, (or Moutai)

This is perhaps the most famous Chinese liquor (or baijiu which means white alcohol or spirits).

This liquor is produced in a town called Maotai in southwestern China, distilled from fermented sorghum (a fast-growing grassy plant). Maotai is a sauce aroma baijiu because of its mild and mellow soy sauce-like after-taste.

Many people love Maotai because it boasts a significantly higher alcohol content than what you may find elsewhere. This type of Chinese liquor ranges in alcohol content from the standard 53% by volume down to 35%. So whether you're looking for a drink that packs a punch or something a bit more mellow, this is a great choice.

Huangjiu

Huangjiu is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in the world and is often known as a yellow wine.

Huangjiu contains numerous amino acids and is pasteurised and aged for many years before it's finally ready for sale. This aging process helps with fermentation and taste. Some of these yellow wines are aged for more than 20 years before being sold to customers.

Huangjiu contains less than 20% of alcohol and is typically mellow and sweet. It can be drunk as is, or after being cooled or warmed. Simply add a splash of cold or warm water to change the temperature.

Our Favorite Types Of Korean Liquor

Many people talk about Chinese and Japanese alcohol when discussing Asian liquor. But, Korean Alcohol is often overlooked. We're not sure why - because Korea has some incredible drinks worth giving a shot if you've never tried them before! You've got to hear about Soju - a great choice for pairing with food.

Soju

Soju is hugely popular, not just in Korea but also around the world. Although it pairs well with a lot of Korean cuisines, Soju is strong. Commonly 19-25% alcohol content, Soju is a much higher proof than beer and wine.

Unlike other types of clear liquor like gin and vodka, soju is slightly sweet when you drink it neat due to sugar that’s added during the distillation process. Even if you’re not a fan of drinking liquor neat, there’s a chance that you’ll find soju easy on the palate and you may become a convert.

Maeshilju

If you're in need of a great Korean dessert drink, Maeshilju is a wonderful choice! Maeshilju is a super sweet Korean alcohol made from green plums fermented with a sweetener (usually brown sugar or honey). Maeshilju has 14% alcohol content, so a bit more calm compared to Soju. Maeshilju is generally regarded as too sweet to have with dinner but works great as a dessert.

Makgeolli

This Korean alcoholic beverage dates back to the 10th century and is traditionally served in a kettle and drunk from bowls. It's easily made from fermented rice, wheat, and water. As such, you can expect a light aroma of rice when drinking Makgeolli.

Alternatively, makgeolli is sometimes called nongju (farmer’s liquor) as it's the ultimate peasant drink. This rice wine is Korea's version of Japan's Sake rice wine.

Makgeolli has a milky, earthy-sweet and slightly bubbly taste and only has about 6–9% alcohol content.

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Asian Flush And Alcohol: How To Enjoy Asia's Liquor Without The Side Effects

Unfortunately, many Asians are plagued with Asian Flush, or alcohol flush reactions. This uncomfortable, unsightly condition can limit their enjoyment of alcohol.

In a typical body, alcohol is converted into a toxic chemical called acetaldehyde. It then gets broken down further into a harmless chemical and the individual drinking alcohol is none the wiser. They may still experience a hangover the next day if they're not careful, but otherwise, their system goes back to normal.

This process gets interrupted in those with Asian Flush. Once they consume alcohol and it's converted into acetaldehyde, their body leaves it as is. They are unable to break acetaldehyde down further, which means this toxic chemical is left accumulating in their system.

Acetaldehyde build-up can cause some really uncomfortable symptoms associated with Asian Flush, such as a red flushed face, headaches, dizziness and restricted breathing. There's also a handful of long term implications to consider, which you can read about here.

While some of these symptoms sound like a typical hangover, the individual suffering from Asian Flush can experience these symptoms almost immediately after drinking alcohol.

Enjoy Asian Alcohol & Liquor In Moderation With Sunset Flush Pills!

Does all this mean that those who suffer from Asian flush are left to suffer on their own, or abstain from alcohol altogether?

No, not necessarily. If you want to go out for a night of drinking with friends, family, or a date, you can still do so. Just keep things in moderation. And of course, take Asian flush pills before drinking to help your body process the alcohol correctly.

Follow this advice, and you'll minimize the effects of Asian flush. At this point, all that's left to do is head over to our site and grab your pills today. Then, visit your nearest Asian liquor store and find something new and exciting to try!

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