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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 1 hour 38 minutes
episode 75: The Iconoclastic Chuko Distillery
In episode 75 our hosts at long last profile the iconic and iconoclastic Chuko Distillery in Okinawa.
episode 74: 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.
episode 73: 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.
episode 72: 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.
episode 71: 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...
episode 70: 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.
episode 69: Imbibe in Kyushu: Interview with Paul Clarke
In episode 69, Stephen chats with editor in chief of , Paul Clarke, toward the end of their Imbibe in Kyushu Distillery Tour.
episode 68: What is that?! Spirits Evaluation
In episode 68 of the Japan Distilled podcast, Stephen puts Christopher on the spot with an impromptu spirits evaluation.
episode 67: Mizu Shochu: Japan's 1st Export Brand
In episode 67, Stephen delves into the origins of Mizu Shochu with founder, Jesse Falowitz. Believed to be the 1st shochu ever developed specifically for the export market, Mizu has been a trendsetter for over a decade now.
episode 66: Yabai Chuhai & Wild Skateboards: interview with Jason Rogers
In episode 66, Stephen chats with former professional skateboarder Jason Rogers, founder of Yabai Chuhai.