According to the Oriental Health Network, the difference between water wine and rice wine lies in:

1. Color change: the color of water wine is clear and transparent, and the color of yellow wine is slightly cloudy beige.

2. Different alcohol concentration: The alcohol content of rice wine is not as high as that of water wine.

3. Different tastes: Rice wine is sweeter because of its low alcohol concentration. But water wine tastes more spicy, like white wine.