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 awa...
In episode 85, Stephen Lyman finally gets around to introducing himself.
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Who is Christopher Pellegrini? (ep. 84)
In episode 84, Christopher Pellegrini finally gets around to introducing himself.
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Big News! UNESCO Koji Fermentation is an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ep. 83)
UNESCO Koji Fermentation recognition? In episode 83, we discuss the recent announcement that Japanese koji alcohol fermentation has been named an intangible cultural heritage.
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Talking Koji Cocktails with Grant Lavrenz (ep. 82)
In episode 82 our host Stephen Lyman sits down at Khaluna Restaurant in Minneapolis with Grant Lavrenz who is doing amazing things with koji spirits in his cocktail program.
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Nankai Shochu: a conversation with founder Paul Nakayama (ep. 81)
In episode 81 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by founder of Nankai Shochu, the first kokuto sugar shochu developed specifically for the US market.
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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