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Japan Distilled

Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lymanwww.japandistilled.com
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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Episodes

Shochu Live #1 @ Umami Mart (ep. 88)

In episode 88, Stephen chats with Kayoko Akabori of Umami Mart about the 1st ever American shochu festival! Shochu Live will be held on June 28th in Oakland, CA.

Jun 20, 202538 minSeason 5Ep. 88

Live Show! Koji Spirits Chat at Charleston Wine & Food Festival (ep. 87)

In episode 87, Stephen chats koji spirits in Charleston, South Carolina as a guest of Imbibe Magazine 's editor in Chief, Paul Clarke ( listen to episode 69 for more of his thoughts on Japanese spirits) and James Beard Award winning author, bartender, and bar owner, Julia Momose. The trio hosted a live panel discussion of koji spirits to a group of guests, most of whom had never tried shochu, awamori, or koji whiskey before....

May 22, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 87

Surgeon General's Warning (ep. 86)

In episode 86, Stephen spends some time musing on the recent announcement that the U.S. Surgeon General recommends cancer warnings on beverage alcohol labels.

Mar 25, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 86

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.

Sep 26, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 82

The SG Shochu (ep. 80)

In episode 80, our hosts take a deeper look at The SG Shochu from The SG Group, lead by internationally recognized bartender, Shingo Gokan.

Jul 23, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 80

Gateway Shochu + Simple Serves (ep. 79)

In episode 79 our hosts are back in the studio to talk about gateway shochu brands and simple service styles to help introduce these spirits to unfamiliar drinkers.

Jul 09, 202444 minSeason 4Ep. 79

Shochu Trends 2024 (ep. 72)

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.

Feb 28, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 72

Mizu Shochu: Japan's 1st Export Brand (ep. 67)

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.

Oct 17, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 67

Going Deep Inside the Pot Still (ep. 65)

In episode 65 of the Japan Distilled podcast, we discuss something that is often overlooked in discussions of distilled spirits production. What's happening inside the pot still?

Sep 13, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 65

Kampai Planet visits Japan Distilled (ep. 63)

In episode 63, Christopher Pellegrini takes the interviewer's chair as he welcomes his friend and fellow Tokyo Swallows fan, Mac Salman of Kanpai Planet.

Aug 11, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 63

Soba Shochu (ep. 61)

In the 61st episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, at long last your hosts dive into soba shochu.

Jul 12, 202333 minSeason 3Ep. 61

Koji Cocktails on the Rise (ep. 60)

In the 60th episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, your hosts take a long, hard look at koji cocktails. That is, cocktails made with koji based spirits.

Jun 20, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 60
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