Japan Distilled Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lyman
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Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shochu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.
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The Iconoclastic Chuko Distillery
In episode 75 our hosts at long last profile the iconic and iconoclastic Chuko Distillery in Okinawa.
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Whisky Rising: a chat with author Stefan VanEycken
In episode 74 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with author of Whisky Rising, Stefan VanEycken in Tokyo. They discuss Stefan's whisky journey, his book, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.
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Award Winning Aloha Whisky Bar: a chat with David Tsujimoto
In episode 73 our host Stephen Lyman visits Aloha Whisky Bar in the Ikebukuro neighborhood of Tokyo. He and owner David Tsujimoto talk whisky discovery, the journey to bar ownership, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.
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Shochu Trends 2024
In episode 72 our hosts reflect on a massive increase in awareness for shochu in awamori overseas and wonder about what 2024 has in store.
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Koji and Agave Spirits: a chat with Emma Janzen on these beautiful traditions
In episode 71 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by James Beard Award Winning Author and Journalist, Emma Janzen to talk about the similarities, differences, histories, and culture behind two of the world's most fascinating indigenous spirits traditions: agave spirits and koji spirits.
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Succession Challenge(s): how to pass the baton
In episode 70, Stephen reflects on succession challenges in small family distilleries on his first solo podcast for Japan Distilled.
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日本古来の焼酎文化を英語で発信してくれている。深く感謝申し上げます。誠にありがとうございます。
1812年の長崎出島から始まった日本国産クラフトジンについて語られている第16回を最初に聴きました。それから奄美の黒糖焼酎、薩摩の芋焼酎、熊本の米焼酎、次々と。日本古来の焼酎文化を英語で発信してくれていること、深く感謝申し上げます。誠にありがとうございます。
Very professional and informative
These guys dig deep! If you have any questions about the difference between sake and shochu, the difference between imo shochu or kome shochu, or what to sip while curling up with a good book, this is the podcast for you. Chris and Stephen are both incredibly knowledgeable and the podcast is extremely professional and well produced. I even love their theme song!
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