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Japan Distilled

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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.

#95

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

In episode 92 of the Japan Distilled podcast, your hosts Christopher Pellegrini and Stephe... more

20 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:25

20 Nov 2025

#94

International Shochu Day (ep. 91)

In episode 91, our hosts explain the history of International Shochu Day (Nov. 1) as well ... more

20 Oct 2025

24 MINS

24:16

20 Oct 2025

#93

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

In episode 90, Stephen and Christopher chat with Maya Aley of Shochu Bar Roku about Kagosh... more

20 Jul 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:38

20 Jul 2025

#92

The Spirit of Japan: interview with director Joseph Overbey (ep. 89)

In episode 89, Stephen chats with his longtime friend and collaborator Joseph Overbey abou... more

02 Jul 2025

47 MINS

47:59

02 Jul 2025

#91

Shochu Live #1 @ Umami Mart (ep. 88)

In episode 88, Stephen chats with Kayoko Akabori of <a href= "https://japandistilled.com/u... more

20 Jun 2025

38 MINS

38:08

20 Jun 2025

#90

Live Show! Koji Spirits Chat at Charleston Wine & Food Festival (ep. 87)

In episode 87, Stephen chats koji spirits in Charleston, South Carolina as a guest of [Imb... more

22 May 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:01

22 May 2025

#89

Surgeon General's Warning (ep. 86)

In episode 86, Stephen spends some time musing on the recent announcement that the U.S. Su... more

25 Mar 2025

23 MINS

23:52

25 Mar 2025

#88

Okay, so who is Stephen Lyman? (ep. 85)

In episode 85, Stephen Lyman finally gets around to introducing himself.

21 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:28

21 Jan 2025

#87

Who is Christopher Pellegrini? (ep. 84)

In episode 84, Christopher Pellegrini finally gets around to introducing himself.

14 Jan 2025

45 MINS

45:56

14 Jan 2025

#86

Big News! UNESCO Koji Fermentation is an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ep. 83)

UNESCO Koji Fermentation recognition? In episode 83, we discuss the recent announcement th... more

31 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:37

31 Dec 2024

#85

Talking Koji Cocktails with Grant Lavrenz (ep. 82)

In episode 82 our host Stephen Lyman sits down at Khaluna Restaurant in Minneapolis with G... more

26 Sep 2024

35 MINS

35:39

26 Sep 2024

#84

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

In episode 81 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by founder of Nankai Shochu, the first koku... more

28 Aug 2024

53 MINS

53:45

28 Aug 2024

#83

The SG Shochu (ep. 80)

In episode 80, our hosts take a deeper look at The SG Shochu from The SG Group, lead by in... more

23 Jul 2024

28 MINS

28:46

23 Jul 2024

#82

Gateway Shochu + Simple Serves (ep. 79)

In episode 79 our hosts are back in the studio to talk about gateway shochu brands and sim... more

09 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:04

09 Jul 2024

#81

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

In episode 78 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by co-author of The Bartender's Pantry, bar... more

04 Jun 2024

54 MINS

54:17

04 Jun 2024

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