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Wondering if you'll like shochu? Find the perfect style based on your favourite drink, whether it's whisky, gin, vodka or wine. "I want to try shochu... but where do I start?" And answer is easier than you think: don't start by trying to learn everything there is to know about shochu. Start with what you already enjoy drinking!

Learn the difference between soju, shochu, sake, umeshu and yuzushu in this beginner-friendly guide to Asian drinks. We break down how they’re made, how they taste, and which one to try first if you’re curious about Japanese spirits, Korean soju, or bright citrus liqueurs.

Some of the best Bright restaurants (plus bars and cafés) sit just a little beyond the main drag - tucked around the corner, in Wills Street and Camp Street.