Between Drinks

Caro Griffin
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Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love. Hosted by Caro Griffin, a mezcal sommelier and traveling bartender based in Mexico City.

  1. 12 de ago.

    Islay Single Malt Scotch: Doing Craft the Hard Way

    Islay has about 3,000 people and ten whisky distilleries — an absurd ratio, even by Scotland's standards. In this episode, I take a ferry, then a bus, then another bus, to talk to Adam Hannett, Master Blender at Bruichladdich, about peat, patience, and why he thinks whisky has terroir — something I went in fully prepared to argue against. We get into rebuilding a distillery from scratch, tracing barley back to twenty individual farms, and why decisions made today won't pay off for another decade. By the end, I was ready to book a very inconvenient ferry back. Transcript and show notes available at betweendrinks.co/singlemalt

    Islay Single Malt Scotch: Doing Craft the Hard Way

  2. 29 de jul.

    Blended Scotch Whisky: Whisky's Original Craft

    Blended Scotch makes up more than 85% of all Scotch sold in the world, but is often relegated to the bottom shelf. In this episode, I'm in Leith, the old whisky-trading port of Edinburgh, talking to Peter Allison, co-founder of Woven Whisky — a blending house that doesn't own a single still, just a studio in an old biscuit factory and a very strong point of view. We get into how blending actually works, why Pete sources whisky from South Africa to Taiwan, and why he thinks blending, not distilling, is the most creative job in the entire industry.

    Blended Scotch Whisky: Whisky's Original Craft

  3. 16 de jul.

    London Dry Gin: Craft at a Global Scale

    Gin is just juniper-flavored vodka, right? That's what I used to think too…  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne Brock, the longtime Master Distiller at Bombay Sapphire, to talk about what it actually takes to make one of the biggest gin brands in the world — with a team of nine people, botanical baskets that are loaded by hand, and a human nose that still beats out any machine. We get into gin's genuinely chaotic backstory, why you don’t have to be small to be "craft," and what a warming climate means for the wild juniper that the whole category depends on. By the end, you won't look at a G&T quite the same way.

    London Dry Gin: Craft at a Global Scale

  4. 4 de fev.

    Japanese Whisky: Rethinking the classics in Kagoshima

    Japanese whisky is world-famous, but the category has always been dominated by just two brands… Enter a few upstarts at stage left. In this episode, we're traveling to Kagoshima, where a fourth-generation shochu producer is reimagining what Japanese whisky could look like. This episode is a must-listen for any fans of Japanese whisky. Plus, anyone who’s planning a trip to Japan and looking for a great destination off the usual path. Guests: Tatsuya Ishihara, Kanosuke Whisky

    Japanese Whisky: Rethinking the classics in Kagoshima

  5. 28 de jan.

    Japanese Whisky: Redefining craft in Hokkaido

    Whisky is a thoroughly Western drink with a six-hundred-year history. And yet, Japan, which has only been making it for a hundred years, is world-renowned for its whisky. In this episode, we're traveling to Hokkaido, where the grandfather of Japanese whisky set up one of the first distilleries in the country. Inspired by Scotch, but singularly Japanese, Nikka has become famous the world over for its flavor and quality. Whether you’re already a big fan or have just wondered what the big deal is, this episode is for you! Guest: Naoki Tomoyoshi, Nikkia Whisky

    Japanese Whisky: Redefining craft in Hokkaido

  6. 21 de jan.

    Japanese Shochu: Exploring the spirit of Japan in Kyushu

    Shochu is Japan’s most popular spirit, yet it’s largely unknown outside the country. In this episode, we're traveling to Kyushu, the “kingdom of shochu,” where distillers use local produce to make a truly unique spirit that can be enjoyed in any number of ways. Along the way, we’ll talk to Julia Momose, a world-renowned bartender and author, to understand exactly what makes shochu so special - and how to order it on your next trip to Japan. Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japaneseshochu Guests: Julia Momosé

    Japanese Shochu: Exploring the spirit of Japan in Kyushu

  7. 14 de jan.

    Japanese Sake: Making more than “rice wine” in Hyogo

    Japanese sake is more than just rice wine; it’s a traditional drink older than Japan itself. In this episode, we're traveling to Kobe, Japan, to learn why the most premium sake is made in the Hyogo prefecture.  We’ll talk to a fourth-generation Toji who's preserving tradition while doing things his own way. Plus, the owner of my favorite sake bar in Yokohama, who spends his day pouring bottles for locals. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to navigate this complex category and order like a pro. Plus, you’ll have some fun facts to impress your friends with when you do. Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japanesesake Guests: Kimio Yonezawa, Miho Komatsu, Brian Hutto

    Japanese Sake: Making more than “rice wine” in Hyogo

  8. 24/09/2025

    Mexican Specialty Coffee: The best brew you've never heard of

    Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world after water, and Mexicans have been growing it since the 1700s. And Mexican coffee is really good! So, why isn’t it easier to find abroad? In this episode, we talk to an agricultural economist specializing in Mexican coffee. Plus, the owner of a specialty coffee shop in Mexico City.  We’ll cover coffee’s long history in Mexico, the complicated reasons it hasn’t really taken off internationally, and why supporting ethical roasters is more important than ever.

    Mexican Specialty Coffee: The best brew you've never heard of
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Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love. Hosted by Caro Griffin, a mezcal sommelier and traveling bartender based in Mexico City.

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  • Criado por
    Caro Griffin
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    13
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Between Drinks
  • Site do podcast
    Between Drinks

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