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PODCAST

The Izakaya Happy Hour

Samuel David Boulton

Welcome to The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, the ultimate conversational journey about Japanese drinks and culture. Hosted by a diverse team of experts—Samuel Boulton, Erika Haigh, Camilla Bonnannini, Sarah Stewart, and Arline Lyons—this podcast is your go-to listen for in-depth conversations related to Japanese sake and beyond. Each episode delves into a different topic of Japanese beverages, with a special focus on sake and shochu. The hosts, all seasoned experts in sake and various aspects of

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00:40:24

Episode 17 - IWC Results 2025 with Sam & Arline

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2025/10/31

In Episode 17, hosts Samuel Boulton and Arline Lyons sit down to talk all things IWC Sake 2025. 🍶We take a deep dive into this year’s results, sharing our thoughts on the standout winners and trends shaping the sake scene. Arline gives us a rare peek behind the curtain at how the International Wine Challenge (IWC) sake judging process really works, from the tasting tables to the final decisions.Expect expert insights, honest opinions, and plenty of sake enthusiasm in this behind-the-scenes look at

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00:32:10

Bonus Episode Chinese Baijiu - Part 2 with Sam...

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2025/10/07

Join hosts Samuel Boulton and guest Sam Chatterji for the second half of our special Moutai series. Following Sam C's recent win at the UKBG Moutai Expedition Cocktail Competition, we travelled to Moutai Town, China, with Joyce Linn of Jazz Trading, and Kweichow Moutai.In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and explore the fascinating world of sauce aroma baijiu, China’s most celebrated spirit. We break down what makes it unique, how it’s produced, and why it’s so important culturally and

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00:49:54

Episode 16: With Special Guest Brandon Doughan of...

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2025/10/02

Episode 16: Samuel Boulton Chats with Brandon Doughan of Brooklyn KuraIn this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton sits down with Brandon Doughan of Brooklyn Kura.Brandon shares his journey into the art of sake brewing, from learning the craft to helping shape Brooklyn Kura into the vibrant brewery it is today. Sam and Brandon also dive into the future of sake in America, discussing trends, challenges, and the exciting potential of the growing market.Whether you’re a sake

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00:22:17

Cam & Sam Talks — Episode 3 Grafting

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2025/09/18

🎙️ Cam & Sam Talks — Episode 3 GraftingIn this episode of Cam & Sam Talks, things get a little real and a little ridiculous as Cam and Sam dive into the world of working in a Japanese sake brewery 🍶🏭Camilla shares stories from her time living and working at a brewery, including an unforgettable (and slightly dramatic) medical emergency that happened mid-brew 👀Meanwhile, Sam reflects on whether he’d ever take the plunge and work in a brewery himself and what holds him back.A candid,

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00:25:22

Bonus Episode - Chinese Baijiu - Part 1 with Sam...

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2025/09/13

Join hosts Samuel Boulton and guest Sam Chatterji for a 2 part talk about something non-japanese! In this episode, we celebrate Sam’s recent win at the UKBG Moutai Expedition Cocktail Competition, where he secured 1st place. The cocktail and we discuss our recent travels to Moutai Town, China, to explore the home of sauce aroma baijiu. This trip was generally generously supported by Jazz Trading UK as well as UKBG and Kweichow Moutai.Disclaimer: We had a small issue with our host Samuel’s mic in

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00:56:39

Episode 15 – Sake and Shochu Courses!

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2025/08/23

In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton sits down with sake translator and educator Arline Lyons, and sake importer and educator Erika Haigh, to explore the world of sake and shochu courses.Together, they share their must-do courses, what you can expect to learn, and their personal opinions on where to start if you’re considering formal education in sake or shochu. From beginner-friendly introductions to more advanced certifications, this conversation lays out the

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00:28:15

Cam & Sam Talks - Episode 2 Ice-cream

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2025/08/16

In this tasty little episode of Cam & Sam Talks, Camilla gets her first spoonfuls of Gelato San, Sam’s brand new Japanese-inspired ice cream ! 🍨🇯🇵Tune in as Cam blind-tastes a range of unique flavours, reacts in real-time, and the duo chats about: What makes Gelato San different Flavour inspiration from Japanese sweets and culture The magic (and madness) of launching a new food brandShort and sweet, this episode is a must-listen for foodies, Japan lovers, and anyone who’s curious about

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00:27:02

Cam & Sam Talks: Episode 1 - Holidays!

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2025/07/11

Episode 1 - Cam & Sam Talks Holidays!Welcome to the very first episode of Cam & Sam Talks a new mini-series from The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast.In these shorter, 20-ish minute episodes, your hosts Camilla Bonnannini and Samuel Boulton catch up on all things they love: Japanese food, drink, culture, travel, news… or just whatever’s on their minds.This time? It’s all about Japan travel plans! Both Sam and Cam are heading to Japan later this year with their partners, who’ll be experiencing the

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01:00:29

Episode 14: How To Sell Sake with Special Guest Adam...

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2025/07/05

In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, hosts Samuel Boulton and Camilla Bonnannini are joined by special guest Adam Smith-Hopesdale, a devoted fan of Japanese sake, though not a professional in the industry.Together, they dive into an insightful conversation about how Japanese sake is perceived, marketed, and ultimately sold outside Japan. With Sam and Camilla offering expertise from within the industry, and Adam providing a candid consumer perspective, this episode bridges both sides of

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00:41:11

Episode 13: Fun & Novelty Packaging in the Sake Industry

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2025/01/31

The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast – Episode 13: Fun & Novelty Packaging in the Sake IndustryWelcome back to The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast! In this episode, hosts Samuel Boulton (@boultononbooze), Arline Lyons (@tastetranslation), and Sarah Stewart (@sakestudies) dive into the wild and wonderful world of fun and novelty packaging in the sake industry. From anime collaborations to seasonal releases and zodiac-themed bottles, sake makers are constantly coming up with creative ways to capture our

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00:34:32

Episode 12 Meet the Team with Samuel Boulton

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2024/12/13

Meet The Team with Samuel Boulton 🎙️🍸In this special episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast, we switch things up as Erika Haigh takes the hosting spot to interview our regular host, Samuel Boulton! 🍶✨Samuel Boulton is one of the leading drinks developers, bartenders, and consultants in the UK. Himself and his bars have received multiple accolades from prestigious organisations such as CLASS, Imbibe, Drinks Trust, Healthy Hospo, and the renowned Tales of the Cocktail. Currently, Sam works as a

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00:11:53

Breaking News Special! - Sake, an Intangible Cultural...

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2024/12/05

🎙️ Breaking News Special!Join host Samuel Boulton as he sits down with expert Arline Lyons for a momentous episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour. Today, December 5, we celebrate the Traditional Knowledge and Skills of Sake-Making with Koji Mold being officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Together, Samuel and Arline explore what this means for sake and us as educators.Whether you’re a sake connoisseur or curious about cultural heritage, tune

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00:48:17

Episode 11 Sparkling Sake? With Special Guest Martin...

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2024/11/29

🎙️🍶 Sparkling Sake? With Martin Litt 🇯🇵✨In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton is joined by co-hosts Erika Haigh, Sarah Stewart, and Camilla Bonnannini for an exciting deep dive into the world of sparkling sake! We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Martin Litt, a wine specialist who’s new to sake, as he shares his unique perspective on the vibrant flavors and versatility of sparkling sake. 🍾✨Together, the panel discusses the expanding market for sparkling

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00:21:47

Episode 10 Meet the Team with Erika Haigh

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2024/11/15

Meet the Team: Erika Haigh 🎙️🍶In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast, we’re delighted to introduce Erika Haigh, a key figure in the world of sake education and Japanese drinking culture. Born and raised in Japan, Erika’s love for sake has taken her across the globe, and she now calls London home. As an international kikisake-shi sommelier (SSI), Erika is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and complexity of Japanese sake to the world.Erika is the founder of Mai, a boutique Japanese fine

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00:27:32

Episode 9 The state and future of Japanese Shochu...

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2024/11/01

🎙️🍶 The State of Japanese Shochu with Special Guest Christopher Pellegrini Part 2 🇯🇵✨In our latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome industry expert and Shochu ambassador Christopher Pellegrini! 🌟 Christopher, the founder of Honkaku Spirits and a certified Shochu sommelier, joins us to dive deep into the current state of Japanese Shochu and explore its future in the global market. 🍶🌍 With years of experience advocating for this traditional Japanese

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00:38:36

Episode 8 The state and future of Japanese Shochu...

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2024/10/25

🎙️🍶 The State of Japanese Shochu with Special Guest Christopher Pellegrini 🇯🇵✨In our latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome industry expert and Shochu ambassador Christopher Pellegrini! 🌟 Christopher, the founder of Honkaku Spirits and a certified Shochu sommelier, joins us to dive deep into the current state of Japanese Shochu and explore its future in the global market. 🍶🌍 With years of experience advocating for this traditional Japanese spirit,

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00:19:00

Episode 7 Meet the Team Sarah Stewart

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2024/10/11

Welcome to the next mini episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast! In this episode, we’re excited to introduce Sarah Stewart, a key member of our team and a true expert in the world of all things Japanese drinks. With nearly 20 years of experience in Japanese tea, Sarah’s entry into the sake world in 2019 has quickly established her as one of the leading experts in Europe and she is now a WSET Certified Sake Educator and head of sake programming at West London Wine School as well as one of the

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00:31:07

Episode 6 Mixing with Shochu with Jane Nam: Part 2

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2024/10/04

🎙️🍶 Exploring Shochu in Mixed Drinks with Jane Nam 🇯🇵✨In the latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re excited to welcome special guest Jane Nam! 🌟 Jane is a talented bartender from NYC with a background in cooking, now working at two top bars in the city. She’s on a mission to spread the word about Shochu, collaborating with Honkaku Spirits to introduce this amazing Japanese spirit to New Yorkers. 🍸🍶 Joining Jane is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji

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00:58:19

Episode 5 Mixing Shochu with Jane Nam: Part 1

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2024/09/27

🎙️🍶 Exploring Shochu in Mixed Drinks with Jane Nam 🇯🇵✨In the latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re excited to welcome special guest Jane Nam! 🌟 Jane is a talented bartender from NYC with a background in cooking, now working at two top bars in the city. She’s on a mission to spread the word about Shochu, collaborating with Honkaku Spirits to introduce this amazing Japanese spirit to New Yorkers. 🍸🍶 Joining Jane is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji

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00:22:29

Episode 4 Meet The Team - Arline Lyons

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2024/09/13

Welcome to the next mini episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast! In this episode, we introduce you to Arline Lyons, an integral member of our team. Originally from Ireland, Arline stumbled upon her passion for sake through her work as a Japanese to English translator. What began as translating wine texts soon evolved into a deep love for nihonshu, fueled by the passionate people she met in the sake industry. Join us as we explore Arline’s journey from translation to becoming a key figure in the

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