Difference:

①Brewing materials are different: the main raw material of aged vinegar is sorghum, the main raw material of balsamic vinegar is glutinous rice, the main raw material of rice vinegar is rice, the raw material of white vinegar, the south of the Yangtze River is mainly glutinous rice and rice (round-grained rice), and the north of the Yangtze River is mainly sorghum and millet, and now it is mostly used in the stead of crushed rice, maize, sweet potatoes, sweet potato, dried sweet potato, potato, and dried potatoes.

②Differences in usage:

Aged vinegar: suitable for braising or making some sour dishes

Balsamic vinegar: mainly used in some cold dishes

Rice vinegar: has some sweetness suitable for sweet and sour dishes, such as sweet and sour spare ribs, vinegared cabbages

White vinegar: suitable for cold dishes, or making western food, which won't affect the color and can be used for cleaning. It can also be used for cleaning

③Flavor and the most famous origin are different

Aged vinegar: brownish red or brown liquid, with high consistency and strong vinegar flavor; the most famous one is Shanxi old vinegar

Balsamic vinegar: it has a kind of sour but not astringent aroma and slight sweetness; Zhenjiang balsamic vinegar is the most famous one

Rice vinegar: it has a pure aroma, and mellow and sweet sourness; Zhejiang rose vinegar is the most famous one

Metal vinegar: it is pure, mellow and sweet; Zhejiang rose vinegar is the best one. Slightly sweet; better known as Zhejiang Rose Rice Vinegar

White Vinegar: sour auxiliary, translucent in color and mellow in sourness

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - White Vinegar

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Rice Vinegar

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Balsamic Vinegar

Reference::Baidu Encyclopedia