Next time you are in Korea you should try out the effect...... though traditionally made from rice, most major brands supplement or even replace the rice with other starches such as potato, wheat, barley, sweet potato, or tapioca. Soju is clear in color and typically varies in alcohol content from about 20% to about 45% alcohol by volume, with 20% being most common. Its taste is comparable to vodka, though often slightly sweeter due to the added sugar in the manufacturing process. The hangovers are unbelievable.......