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Japan Distilled

Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lyman

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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37:30

Shochu Trends 2024 (ep. 72)

Japan Distilled ·

2024/02/28

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.

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59:41

Koji and Agave Spirits: a chat with Emma Janzen on...

Japan Distilled ·

2024/01/26

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 traditions: agave spirits and koji spirits.

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28:29

Succession Challenge(s): how to pass the baton (ep. 70)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/12/14

In episode 70, Stephen reflects on succession challenges in small family distilleries on his first solo podcast for Japan Distilled.

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29:09

Imbibe in Kyushu: Interview with Paul Clarke (ep. 69)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/11/15

In episode 69, Stephen chats with editor in chief of Imbibe Magazine, Paul Clarke, toward the end of their Imbibe in Kyushu Distillery Tour.

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32:31

What is that?! Spirits Evaluation (Ep. 68)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/10/31

In episode 68 of the Japan Distilled podcast, Stephen puts Christopher on the spot with an impromptu spirits evaluation.

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55:27

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

Japan Distilled ·

2023/10/17

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.

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40:07

Yabai Chuhai & Wild Skateboards: interview with Jason...

Japan Distilled ·

2023/09/27

In episode 66, Stephen chats with former professional skateboarder Jason Rogers, founder of Yabai Chuhai.

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44:15

Going Deep Inside the Pot Still (ep. 65)

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2023/09/13

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?

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42:41

Denver Distillery Interview: makers of Kasutori Imo...

Japan Distilled ·

2023/08/23

In episode 64, Stephen takes the show on the road and interviews Chris Anderson-Tarver of Denver Distillery in Colorado.

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43:51

Kampai Planet visits Japan Distilled (ep. 63)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/08/11

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.

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42:16

Sanwa Shurui: The World's Greatest Spirits Maker...

Japan Distilled ·

2023/07/19

In episode 62, our hosts dive into our 2nd ever shochu distillery profile. This one for Sanwa Shurui, makers of iichiko shochu.

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33:01

Soba Shochu (ep. 61)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/07/12

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

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44:29

Koji Cocktails on the Rise (ep. 60)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/06/20

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.

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47:44

The Charming Mitosaya Botanical Distillery (Ep. 59)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/06/02

In Episode 59 of The Japan Distilled Podcast, your co-hosts profile Mitosaya Botanical Distillery in Chiba Prefecture, makers of some of the most interesting eau de vie we’ve ever tried.

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18:21

BONUS EPISODE! Japan Distilled Koji Spirits Cocktail...

Japan Distilled ·

2023/05/19

In this bonus episode addendum to the 58th episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, guest host Matt Alt joins Stephen Lyman to reveal and discuss the finalists for the 1st ever Japan Distilled Koji Spirits Cocktail Competition.

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38:22

The Origins of Japanese Cocktail Culture (ep. 58)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/05/16

In the 58th episode of the Japan Distilled podcast, guest host Matt Alt joins Stephen Lyman to discuss the origins of Japanese cocktail culture.

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33:45

Funky Sanaburi Shochu (Ep. 57)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/04/25

In episode 57 of the Japan Distilled podcast, your host Stephen Lyman is joined by author and podcaster Jim Rion for a deep dive on sanaburi shochu, one of the original forms of kasutori shochu.

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46:57

A Hidden Treasure: Ryukyu Awamori (Ep. 56)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/04/11

In episode 56 of the Japan Distilled podcast, your hosts Christopher Pellegrini & Stephen Lyman dive deeper into Ryukyu Awamori, which is the oldest distilling tradition in Japan.

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34:43

The $200 Koji Spirits Home Bar Challenge (ep. 55)

Japan Distilled ·

2023/03/17

In episode 55 of the Japan Distilled podcast, Stephen & Christopher try to build a $200 USD home bar full of delicious koji spirits.

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37:46

Spirits Dilution is Underrated (ep. 54)

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2023/03/03

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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