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Japan Distilled

Japan Distilled

By: Christopher Pellegrini Stephen Lyman
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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.Copyright 2021, All Rights Reserved Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • The Latest Shochu GI: Tokyo Shimazake (ep. 92)

    The Latest Shochu GI: Tokyo Shimazake (ep. 92)
    Nov 20 2025

    In episode 92 of the Japan Distilled podcast, your hosts Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman take a journey to the Izu Islands to explore Tokyo Shimazake, the latest WTO GI for Honkaku Shochu.
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    32 mins
  • International Shochu Day (ep. 91)

    International Shochu Day (ep. 91)
    Oct 20 2025

    In episode 91, our hosts explain the history of International Shochu Day (Nov. 1) as well as run through some upcoming events surrounding this annual celebration.
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    24 mins
  • Talking Kagoshima Shochu Culture with Maya Aley (ep. 90)

    Talking Kagoshima Shochu Culture with Maya Aley (ep. 90)
    Jul 20 2025

    In episode 90, Stephen and Christopher chat with Maya Aley of Shochu Bar Roku about Kagoshima shochu culture.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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