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  • Drinking Less
    A Year of Drinking Less Dangerously (Ep. 51)January 17, 2023
    In our 51st episode we take stock of things and decide to reflect on the effects alcohol has on our bodies while considering ways to more safely enjoy these drinks we know and love.
  • spirits Q&A
    Our First Ever Spirits Q&A (Ep. 50)December 30, 2022
    In 50th episode we have a little spirits Q&A fun with our hosts answering listener questions about topics ranging from underrated distilleries to Casper the Friendly Ghost.
  • Introducing the Resolutely Traditional Furusawa Distillery (Ep. 49)December 25, 2022
    In episode 49, our hosts profile Furusawa Distillery, the only distillery in Japan that has had not just one, but two female presidents. Includes a brief interview with current toji, Masako Furusawa, who is the 5th generation owner.
  • uncanny shochu
    Weird, Unusual, Uncanny Shochu (Ep. 48)December 6, 2022
    In episode 48, our hosts have a little fun by jumping into the weird, unusual, or shall we even say, uncanny shochu styles that make up a sliver of the category, but make shochu such an odd spirit to categorize.
  • Oita 100% Barley Shochu (Ep. 47)November 17, 2022
    In episode 47, our hosts move beyond WTO Geographic Indications and begin exploring regional styles that do not have GI protection. Easily, the one most associated with a specific region is Oita 100% barley shochu.
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Episode 41 is out now! All about yeast. This absol Episode 41 is out now! All about yeast. This absolutely vital single celled organism that helped humans form civilization. #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #yeast #japandistilled #shochu #awamori #whisky #beer #sake #wine
Silly Liquor Laws (episode 40) is in your podcast Silly Liquor Laws (episode 40) is in your podcast feed now. We dive into America’s often obtuse and sometimes absurd laws surrounding the distribution, sale, and consumption of distilled beverage alcohol. If regularly morass doesn’t sound exciting, don’t you know how animated our hosts can get? This is a fun one. Recommended listening even if you’ve never been to America. Cheers! 

(BTW love this photo framing, but we side with the folks in the background on the right)
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing o Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of Jokichi Takamine, the 1st Japanese person to ever make whisky. And he did so in Peoria, Illinois the year Masataka Taketsuru was born. We should definitely do an episode on him soon. He did far more than make whisky and are lives are better for his contributions. Cheers!
Getting a deep education on Japanese cocktail hist Getting a deep education on Japanese cocktail history from a Japanese drinks history writer. Learning so much.
Episode 39 is now live. An exploration of the worl Episode 39 is now live. An exploration of the world of the Kurose Toji Guild. This guild was the most powerful shochu group in Japan for much of the 20th century. Today it’s almost disappeared. To learn more, have a listen.
Episode 38 is now out. A deep dive into that magic Episode 38 is now out. A deep dive into that magical mold, koji. We talk sake, shochu, and awamori. Cheers!
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