Japan Distilled

Apr 10 2024 111
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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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The Iconoclastic Chuko Distillery (ep. 75)

Apr 10 2024 45 mins  
In episode 75 our hosts at long last profile the iconic and iconoclastic Chuko Distillery in Okinawa.

Whisky Rising: a chat with author Stefan VanEycken (ep. 74)

Mar 28 2024 40 mins  
In episode 74 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with author of Whisky Rising, Stefan VanEycken in Tokyo. They discuss Stefan's whisky journey, his book, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.

Award Winning Aloha Whisky Bar: a chat with David Tsujimoto (ep. 73)

Mar 13 2024 29 mins  
In episode 73 our host Stephen Lyman visits Aloha Whisky Bar in the Ikebukuro neighborhood of Tokyo. He and owner David Tsujimoto talk whisky discovery, the journey to bar ownership, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.

Shochu Trends 2024 (ep. 72)

Feb 28 2024 37 mins  
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.

Koji and Agave Spirits: a chat with Emma Janzen on these beautiful traditions (ep. 71)

Jan 25 2024 59 mins  
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.

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

Dec 13 2023 28 mins  
In episode 70, Stephen reflects on succession challenges in small family distilleries on his first solo podcast for Japan Distilled.

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

Nov 15 2023 29 mins  
In episode 69, Stephen chats with editor in chief of Imbibe Magazine, Paul Clarke, toward the end of their Imbibe in Kyushu Distillery Tour.

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

Oct 30 2023 32 mins  
In episode 68 of the Japan Distilled podcast, Stephen puts Christopher on the spot with an impromptu spirits evaluation.

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

Oct 17 2023 55 mins  
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.

Yabai Chuhai & Wild Skateboards: interview with Jason Rogers (ep. 66)

Sep 27 2023 40 mins  
In episode 66, Stephen chats with former professional skateboarder Jason Rogers, founder of Yabai Chuhai.