Bedste Shochu-podcasts (2024)

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Talking Spirits with the Advanced Shochu Academy 2024 1:02:23

9d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

As sake continues to gain popularity around the world, shochu is next in line. In August 2024, the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) held its inaugural week-long Advanced Shochu Academy in Kagoshima. The event was designed to educate professionals in the global beverage industry about shochu. The 12 participants came from diverse backg…

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HAD 251 - Shochu 1:40:56

30d ago1:40:56

1:40:56

Okay, I know we are redoing episodes, but can we do without the typos. It’s even in the title. Oh, it’s actually Shochu, not Shoju. So we are going to Japan for our spirits instead of Korea this time. We’ll figure out the difference between those, and whatever else we can find about this. Kampai again, and join us as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acas…

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[Special Announcement] Sake & Shochu Events in October 2024 1:59

19d ago1:59

1:59

Happy Sake Day! Here is a list of events that are happening this month in Japan and around the world. Outside Japan (Sake Day Events) On October 1st in Melbourne, Australia. Tamura Sake Bar is celebrating World Sake Day 2024 from 6 to 9PM. https://www.tamurasakebar.com/ On October 4th from 4 to 10 pm, World Sake Day NYC 2024 will be happening at Th…

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Talking Koji Cocktails with Grant Lavrenz (ep. 82) 35:39

24d ago35:39

35:39

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Nada: The Sleeping Giant 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Nada is a well-known name in the world of sake. Almost a brand, it is associated with the area whose sake dominated the Edo (Tokyo) market in the later part of the Edo period (1603-1868), and it is still the largest sake production area in Japan. Despite this track record, “Nada sake” can sometimes be reduced to an association with “Industrial sake…

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Nankai Shochu: a conversation with founder Paul Nakayama (ep. 81) 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

In episode 81 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by founder of Nankai Shochu, the first kokuto sugar shochu developed specifically for the US market.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Exploring Shochu in Kagoshima with Maya Aley 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

This week on our show, we’re heading to Kagoshima, the heart of Japan’s shochu production! Join us as one of our regular hosts, Chris Pellegrini, sits down with the incredible Maya Aley – a certified Shochu Meister and industry expert with over 6 years of experience. Maya is also the manager of Bar Roku, a must-visit destination for shochu lovers. …

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HAD 250 - German Wheat Beer 1:44:43

2M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Eins, Zwei, Weisen. Well maybe that isn’t how Germans count, but maybe it should be. We are talking about German Wheat Beers today. You shouldn’t be shocked that there is a long history of brewing this type of beer, but maybe we’ll find something that will surprise you. So get a nice refreshing hefeweizen, or maybe a good dark Dunklewizen, either w…

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Natsuzake Revisited 54:20

2M ago54:20

54:20

Summer in Japan is hot! Too hot some might say. To help beat the heat, nihonshu producers sell a variety of sake called natsuzake or “summer sake.” But what is natsuzake really? It has no legal definition and no established taste or serving guidelines. Miho Ohta and John Gauntner have a conversation about the recent trends in natsuzake until Frank …

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HAD 249 - Blind Tasting - Top vs Bottom Shelf Liquors 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

Blind tasting of top shelf vs. bottom shelf alcohol of various types. Please excuse some of the audio issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The SG Shochu (ep. 80) 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

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

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Finding Sake Seeker: Thai food and Sake 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

This week we are excited to welcome not just one, but two amazing guests to our table Yu Nakamura and Nattinee Sirirattanapol, aka Pam, who are changing the face of sake in Thailand with an array of amazing projects and collaborations! So join us as one of our regular hosts Chris Hughes sat down with them at our base the Japan Sake and Shochu Infor…

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Selling Sake in Ginza with Maksim Polkin 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

We’re Back! This time we are talking to Maksim Polkin of Imadeya, one of the most well known sake distributors in Japan. He is usually at their Ginza Six location, but helps introduce people to the wonders of sake all around Tokyo. Sebastien Lemoine and Chris Hughes talk with Maksim about how he found himself in Japan and in Sake. Their conversatio…

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Gateway Shochu + Simple Serves (ep. 79) 44:04

3M ago44:04

44:04

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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HAD 248 - Woodford Reserve 1:36:52

4M ago1:36:52

1:36:52

It’s our favorite time of the year, no not summer (God No!), it’s time for a bourbon episode. We will look at a distillery that we, somehow, never have before and talk about Woodford Reserve. This distillery has been working for over 2 centuries to make the water of life and holds a special place for some of our hosts. Why is that, well you’ll just…

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The Bartender's Pantry: a chat with Jim Meehan (ep. 78) 54:17

5M ago54:17

54:17

In episode 78 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by co-author of The Bartender's Pantry, bartender, bar owner, introvert, and writer Jim Meehan.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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HAD 247 - Sangria 1:17:29

5M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Are we trying to get day-drunk today? But we record these at night, can you even have a sangria when it’s not brunch? Well, today we look into that and see what this mixture has for us. So get some fruit and get ready to have some wine-mouth, as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Death of the Soju Label Rule: a chat with Chef turned Lobbyist John McCarthy (ep. 77) 50:53

5M ago50:53

50:53

In episode 77 our host Stephen Lyman sits down to chat with lawyer turned chef turned lobbyist John McCarthy to discuss the end of the soju label rule for NY and CA. Of course, they also talk shochu, hospitality, and plenty else.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Designing Your Own Sake with Nathaniel Hoy 51:00

6M ago51:00

51:00

This week Chris Hughes continues our discussion of contract brewing sake with a conversation with Nathaniel Hoy. We started this series with Episode-117: A Sake of Your Own: Contract Brewing Sake: in which Sebastien Lemoine, Chris and Justin Potts shared their opinions and expertise on the trend of sake companies brewing custom sakes for clients. W…

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HAD 246 - Return of the (Non-Traditional) Sake 2:28:55

6M ago2:28:55

2:28:55

It’s time we return to Sake for one last go. At least until we find more things to talk about or decide to make a special edition episode where Brittany drinks first. We are going to try and make up for the fact our “Year of Sake” took a little more than a year to finish and give you a lot of info. So buckle up and shout Kampai as we Have a Drink (…

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The First Australian Shochu: interview with Hamish Nugent of Reed & Co. Distillery 46:22

6M ago46:22

46:22

In episode 76 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with chef turned distiller Hamish Nugent of Reed & Co. Distillery to talk trial and error, success, and the very first Australian Shochu.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Craft Sake Week with Rebekah Wilson Lye 1:00:44

6M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this week’s episode of Sake On Air Sebastien Lemoin and Cindy Bissig are talking about the World’s largest sake event, which just so happens to be a project that one of our other regular hosts; Rebekah Wilson Lye is deeply involved in. We are of course talking about Craft Sake Week in Tokyo! Japan’s most prominent sake event, which was founded b…

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The Iconoclastic Chuko Distillery (ep. 75) 45:35

6M ago45:35

45:35

In episode 75 our hosts at long last profile the iconic and iconoclastic Chuko Distillery in Okinawa.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Preserving the Flavors of Sake with Coravin & Toku 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

During the recording of Episode 115 “Should sake be promoted like wine?”, Sarah Stewart mentioned a research project between some members of the British Sake Association, and Coravin, the US firm selling a device aimed at preserving the flavors of wine in the bottle after indulging oneself with one glass or two. Intrigued, Sebastien Lemoine reached…

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HAD 245 - Cider Revisit 1:41:15

7M ago1:41:15

1:41:15

I think this episode is out of season, it’s not the Fall, it’s not even Spring yet, why are we drinking Cider? Maybe we are just in the mood for something crisp today, or maybe we just want to rediscover this old style that has been around for centuries. Join us and we’ll see if a cider a day keeps the doctor away, as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Aca…

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Whisky Rising: a chat with author Stefan VanEycken (ep. 74) 40:23

7M ago40:23

40:23

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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A Sake of Your Own: Contract Brewing Sake 54:00

7M ago54:00

54:00

This week Justin Potts, Chris Hughes, and Sebastien Lemoine discuss the growing trend of sake companies making special sakes for clients and/or partners. The conversations covers the benefits to both established breweries and entrepreneurs trying out their ideas before having to create their own brewery. Their conversation also goes into the differ…

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Award Winning Aloha Whisky Bar: a chat with David Tsujimoto (ep. 73) 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Rebroadcast: Matured Sake, Aged Sake 1:07:36

8M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

This week we’re digging a classic from out of the cellar – our episode exploring the absolute magic of sake that’s been crafted to stand the test of time. While still a relatively niche category within sake, more and more producers are leaning into clearly communicating the amount of time – and in what form – their sake spends maturing prior to rel…

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Shochu Trends 2024 (ep. 72) 37:30

8M ago37:30

37:30

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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HAD 244 - Alsace Wine 1:41:49

8M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Alsace is a region in France, or is it Germany? It’s on the border of the two so I assume there has never been any dispute about that. Is this a French wine with German influences, or a German wine disguised as French? I doubt we’ll answer that, but I’m sure we’ll learn something along the way, and I’m also sure we’ll Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast.…

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Studying Sake with Michael Tremblay 1:12:33

8M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

It feels like only the very recent past when opportunities for more formal sake education and certifications were few and far between, and when they were available, they were often infrequent and hosted in only a handful of territories, which made learning from knowledgeable industry insiders and professionals relatively prohibitive for most of the…

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HAD 243 - Bottled Water 2:03:12

9M ago2:03:12

2:03:12

What’s this . . Vodka? Gin? Zima? No, it’s time to talk about water. I don’t know how I feel about drinking this. Do you know what fish do in this? Well, at least it’s in bottles, that’s bound to be better, right? Well probably not. We’ll get into that and why this took off like it did. So get ready to hydrate and join us as we Have a Drink Hosted …

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Rebroadcast: Shochu 101 1:03:00

9M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

We’re getting back to basics this week in the world of shochu with one of our most popular shows from our back catalog: Shochu 101. Released back in December of 2018, Mr. Shochu himself, Christopher Pellegrini, walks us through the fundamentals that should help anyone new to the category better understand and enjoy Japan’s incredible indigenous spi…

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Koji and Agave Spirits: a chat with Emma Janzen on these beautiful traditions (ep. 71) 59:41

9M ago59:41

59:41

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Should Sake be Promoted like Wine? 56:01

9M ago56:01

56:01

This week’s episode of Sake On Air we dive further into the topic started with our post “Is wine the best way to promote sake?” last year. Arline Lyons, who wrote the post and has extensively researched the topic, takes a seat behind the mic and joins one of our regular hosts, Sebastien Lemoine to talk more about her findings. However, we thought i…

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Noto Earthquake Support 12:57

9M ago12:57

12:57

Many of our listeners are likely aware of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture back on New Years Day, 2024. While the most severe damage was unquestionably across the peninsula, the massive quake reverberated across neighboring prefectures as well, resulting in extensive, far-reaching damage that’s goin…

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Becoming a Kuramoto with Junichi Masuda of Tsukinokatsura 54:26

10M ago54:26

54:26

We are always thrilled to be joined by special guests here at Sake On Air, but it is rather rare that we have a chance to interview a 15th-generation kuramoto. This week we’re thrilled to share our recent interview with Junichi Masuda, newly appointed CEO of Tokubee Masuda Shoten, makers of Tsukinokatsura, a brand of which we are all collectively h…

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HAD 242 - Bacardi 1:57:44

10M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

Podfading is defined as to stop podcasting all of a sudden without notice. So sorry about that, but we are back with what I believe Webster defines as “a real humdinger.” We are beginning the story of Bacardi. Do you think you know about this staple of liquor shelves, I’m willing to bet you don’t. So relax as we begin to peel back the layers of thi…

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Rebroadcast: Hot Sake (Kanzake) 101 1:10:59

10M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

This week we’re digging up a classic from the archives that we released back in April 2020. The theme of the week is kanzake, which felt appropriate as a majority of our audience is now officially rolling into the winter months. If you’re interested in more warm/hot sake insight, we highly encourage you to check out the special session we hosted fr…

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Succession Challenge(s): how to pass the baton (ep. 70) 28:29

10M ago28:29

28:29

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

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Kurabito Stay with Marika Tazawa 40:31

10M ago40:31

40:31

With more travelers these days favoring unique experiences over a few days of leisure for their limited vacation days, Japan’s sake breweries have gradually been improving and expanding their offerings to both domestic and international visitors choosing to tick “sake journey” off their bucket list. An industry that’s largely sheltered itself from …

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Sake in Brazil with Fabio Ota 1:01:51

11M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Fabio Ota joins regular host Sebastien Lemoine to talk all things sake in Brazil. Fabio, a lawyer turned sake guy, is the CEO and creator of Megasake, São Paulo’s premier sake shop and distributor. He was named a Sake Samurai earlier this year as part of the 18h cohort, and holds 13 different sake certifications. Sebastien and Fabio get into the in…

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Tasting Sake… Professionally? 1:04:45

11M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

For many years a Sake Tasting Competition has been held for selected sake sommeliers from across the country in Tokyo to challenge their tasting skills and knowledge. This year the Brewing Society of Japan has released a special tasting kit, that can be bought by anyone (depending on the availability of it, of course) to help sake professionals and…

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Imbibe in Kyushu: Interview with Paul Clarke (ep. 69) 29:09

11M ago29:09

29:09

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

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Shochu Cocktails with Suzu 58:57

12M ago58:57

58:57

In this week’s episode of Sake On Air we dive further into the world of Shochu and Cocktails as we are excited to have had the chance to talk to Christian Suzuki-Orellana, aka ‘Suzu’, the founder of Kagano Pop-Up, General Manager & Bartender at “Wildhawk” as well as a participant of the immensely popular Netflix show, “Drink Masters”. Among his man…

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What is that?! Spirits Evaluation (Ep. 68) 32:31

12M ago32:31

32:31

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

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Kusu Day: Tasting Awamori 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

This week, we ask that you indulge us just a bit as we…indulge. During Justin’s super-secret (and all-too-brief) return to Japan we had the opportunity to conduct a single recording. That date just happened to coincide with Kusu Day (September 4th) and the magnificent tasting set available at the JSS Information Center. Since Awamori doesn’t get ne…

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Mizu Shochu: Japan's 1st Export Brand (ep. 67) 55:27

1y ago55:27

55:27

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.Af Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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HAD 241 - Egg Drinks 1:11:03

1y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

I think we have forgotten what the show is about. It’s called Have a Drink, not “Have some Eggs . . .” although that does sound tasty. Today we are talking about egg drinks, and no we aren’t drinking raw eggs. Instead we are going to talk about how you can incorporate eggs into your drinks. So grab some nog, or maybe some sort of fizz, and join us …

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