Japan Distilled

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.

https://www.japandistilled.com/

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 38m. Bisher sind 75 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein zweiwöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 12 minutes

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episode 54: Spirits Dilution is Underrated


In episode 54 of the Japan Distilled podcast, we discuss something that is almost never talked about in spirits. Dilution. Nearly all distilled beverage alcohol has water added before bottling. Why is that? And why is it so incredibly important in Japan?


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 March 3, 2023  37m
 
 

episode 53: The Improbable Journey of Jokichi Takamine, Pt 2


In the 53rd episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, we complete Jokichi Takamine's improbable journey and reflect on his legacy. This is the 2nd in a 2 part series so if you missed , we recommend you go back and have a listen about Jokichi Takamine's...


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 February 16, 2023  41m
 
 

episode 52: The Improbable Journey of Jokichi Takamine, Pt. 1


In the 52nd episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, we take you through the foundational years of the improbable and remarkable journey of the first Japanese person to ever make whiskey: Jokichi Takamine. It's probably not too much to say that Jokichi...


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 February 3, 2023  37m
 
 

episode 51: A Year of Drinking Less Dangerously


In our 51st episode we take stock of things and decide to reflect on the effects alcohol has on our bodies while considering ways to more safely enjoy these drinks we know and love.


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 January 17, 2023  1h0m
 
 

episode 50: Our First Ever Spirits Q&A


In 50th episode we have a little spirits Q&A fun with our hosts answering listener questions about topics ranging from underrated distilleries to Casper the Friendly Ghost.


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 December 30, 2022  1h5m
 
 

episode 49: Introducing the Furusawa Distillery


In episode 49, our hosts profile Furusawa Distillery, the only distillery in Japan that has had not just one, but two female presidents. Includes a brief interview with current toji, Masako Furusawa, who is the 5th generation owner.


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 December 24, 2022  44m
 
 

episode 48: Weird, Unusual, Uncanny Shochu


In episode 48, our hosts have a little fun by jumping into the weird, unusual, or shall we even say, uncanny shochu styles that make up a sliver of the category, but make shochu such an odd spirit to categorize.


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 December 6, 2022  36m
 
 

episode 47: Oita 100% Barley Shochu


In episode 47, our hosts move beyond WTO Geographic Indications and begin exploring regional styles that do not have GI protection. Easily, the one most associated with a specific region is Oita 100% barley shochu.


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 November 17, 2022  33m
 
 

episode 46: Is Terroir a Dirty Word in Spirits?


In episode 46 of the Japan Distilled podcast, our hosts tackled a a thorny topic. The concept of terroir in spirits.


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 October 28, 2022  41m
 
 

episode 45: Introducing Tanuki Shochu's Founders


In the 45th episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, your host Stephen Lyman has a fun chat with the founders of Africa's first shochu, Tanuki. Brought to South Africa by founders Brock Kuhlman and Ulrich Terblanche.


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 October 14, 2022  1h3m