As the distilled spirit of choice in South Korea, soju has quickly gained popularity alongside the country’s cultural exports. No stranger to the different spirits of the world, especially those in Asia, Yardbird beverage director, and Sake Samurai Elliot Faber knows a thing or two about soju and its Japanese cousin, shochu. We sat down with him in Seoul to hear the differences and similarities between the two spirits in terms of their production, consumption, and culture.Interview by Tara BabbinsNarration by Nate KanPhotos by Jason Schlabach & Jung JaiukSee the full story here: https://www.maekan.com/article/shochu-soju-yardbirds-elliot-faber-breaks-down-the-worlds-favorite-rice-winesWhat is MAEKAN?MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture.We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking.Sign-Up TodayIf you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions.MAEKAN.comFollow Usinstagram.com/maekanfacebook.com/storiesforthecurioustwitter.com/maekan[email protected]