Podcasts about Japanese whisky

Ask us a question? Send us a Message!In this beautifully buzzed episode of Heavily Buzzed, hosts Koko and Jeff Lam are joined by the ever smooth and delightfully knowledgeable Daniel Schöll, the German Brand Ambassador for the House of Suntory. Together, they take a spirited journey through the rich and refined world of Japanese whisky.We dive deep into the legendary legacy of Suntory how it all began, the philosophy behind the craftsmanship, and why Japanese whisky is basically the liquid embodiment of precision and harmony. Along the way, we sip (okay, savor) two absolute stunners: the elegant Hibiki Harmony and the iconic Yamazaki 18, treating each pour with the reverence of a master samurai on a spiritual quest… with a healthy buzz, of course.But it's not all just whisky talk we also explore the cultural art of saying “No” the Japanese way: thoughtful, polite, and just ambiguous enough to make you question everything. It's the kind of subtle social judo you didn't know you needed.Tune in for laughs, sips, stories, and the occasional deep thought wrapped in a whisky haze. Kanpai, friends this one's a smooth ride.BOTTLE SPONSOR:Whisky.de - Treffpunkt feiner Geister Whisky.com - Where Fine Spirits Meet CLICK ON THE URL TO GRAB YOUR BOTTLES AND DRINK WITH US!!!https://whisky.de/heavily-buzzed/Instagram:@whisky.de Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram!Heavily Buzzed @heavilybuzzedKoko @ohh.its.kokoJeff @angryasianguy

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Author and FT columnist Alice Lascelles is David's guest to talk about her latest book, The Martini - a paean to the iconic cocktail, tracing its journey from 1880's New York to the hottest bars of the moment via 60 different recipes. Plus, Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange is back to explore the world of Japanese whisky. Medal winning Japanese whiskies featured: The Fujisan Whisky (gold) The Ukiyo Premium Black Label Japanese Blended Rice Whisky (gold) Komasa Kanosuke Distillery 2023 Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (silver) Nagahama Distillery Amahagan Yamazakura Edition Blended Malt Whisky (silver) Kirin Brewery Co. Fuji Single Blended Whisky (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this globe-trotting, Japanofilic conversation with Awamori champion Jeremy Webb of Webb's Grainworks, some of the topics we discuss include: The technical definition of Awamori, especially with respect to how its distillate base, koji treatment, and aging practices differentiate it from Shochu and Japanese Whisky. How the history and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom - a nation separate from the rest of Japan until the late 1800s - impacted how Awamori developed in relation to other traditional Asian spirits. The special role that materials like ceramics and stainless steel play in the production and service of Awamori. Why Jeremy decided that now is the time to import, blend, and spread the good news of Awamori in the US Market and how his flagship product, Taniguchi Awamori, took home the gold at the 2024 ADI International Spirits Competition. And the best ways to enjoy Awamori, both in a spirits-and-food pairing context and as an ingredient in classic and original cocktails. Along the way, we explore why Okinawans aren't impressed by American copper stills, Awamori's pivotal role in the development of the martial art, Karate, the fun and surprising story behind the name “Taniguchi,” and much, much more.  

In the second part of our episodes on the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru and Shinjiro Torii join forces and build a distillery you may be familiar with. Hint - It just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Join us on Decades Distilled and learn why these two men have a legitimate claim to be the "Father of Japanese Whisky."

So far our episodes have focused on what was happening with whiskies in the West. That changes today. Our next two episodes will focus on Japan and how it became a major whisky producer in its own right. Join us as we journey with a young Japanese engineer and how his travels changed the world of whisky. 

The main focus in BARTENDER Glass of God episode five is about really appreciating the taste of Japanese whisky with a drop of water. Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez! Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stories/ https://www.threads.net/@the_ac_stories https://twitter.com/theacstories https://www.facebook.com/theacstories https://www.twitch.com/theacstories https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories Or, email me at: theacstories@gmail.com

G'day everyone and welcome to another episode of Banter over Whisky! Following Brad's trip to Japan back in February we thought it only fitting to do a session where we discussed whisky from the land of the rising sun. Vic, Adrian and Brad taste three different whiskies and give us their notes and of course we discuss the distilleries they are from. and Naturally we talk about the distilleries that Brad visited while over there. This is a fairly quick one and will likely do this again as there is so much to talk about. Anyway we hope you can sit and listen with a dram in a comfortable chair, but of course you can listen almost anywhere, wherever you listen we trust you will enjoy the Banter over Whisky. If you have any feedback, ideas or questions for the Banter crew please feel free to contact us on Instagram, Facebook or email banteroverwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Or chase up one of the crew with Adrian @that_whisky_place, Brad @banter_over_whisky, John @whisky.and.sound and Vic @vic.whiskey

Have you ever been out somewhere and witnessed people acting crazy? Of course you have been in this situation. We all have been there. Well, this time it was me and my husband, Woody. It was mostly him, LoL Okay, I contributed to the madness. Get ready to laugh. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share.  Rants are my stories.Ask me a question. It just might be featured in a future episode. Mentions:Dekalb Farmers MarketCrate and BarrelListen:Episode 1:  Welcome to Laughter an LibationsLibation of the Month:Matcha Whisky HIghballRecipe from foodandwine.com2,0 oz Japanese Whisky.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice.5 oz Honey Syrup.25 teaspoon Matcha PowderTop with Club SodaGarnish with Lemon WheelServe in a HighballConnect with Me:laughterandlibations.comSubscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Por Larrañaga Montecarlos with Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky. The guys smoke their thinnest Cuban cigar yet, they discuss the Habanos S.A. price increases taking effect this month, how higher prices will impact smoking decisions, and they talk about the origin of Japanese whisky.Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxed discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspod

The boys are fresh off the holiday and back with a holiday hangover. The boys discuss the weird time between Xmas and New Years. We reflect on the year and all the exciting changes coming to the show for 2024. We also discussed our holiday get togethers and how they went! This also marks the first official episode that is brought to you by our sponsor Crowned Heads!   Also tune in for a big announcement about the future of the After Herf and its big return for 2024!    Patrol Gone Wild is back this week and it's brought to you by our friends at Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust! This week included a story about a 50 pound fish theft from Bass Pro, an ambulance theft that ends in an unexpected way, and what happens when you try to live stream getting away from the police with an active warrant   Caleb's News this week talks about a special holiday sampler from Opus X and Prometheus, a big announcement from Tatiana, and Japanese Whisky getting a big price hike for 2024!   Cigar: Black Label Trading Co Royalty Whiskey: Little Book Chapter 7 Retrospect    Both purchased by Down To Herf Podcast LLC.    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND WATCH ALL OF OUR EPISODES IN STUDIO!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhxsobU8k8EAyYBgWoCBaQ   Follow Us On:    Podbean: https://acigarhustlerspodcast.podbean.com Buzzsprout: https://downtoherfpodcast.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/

Subscriber-only episodeOn today's episode we have a glass of Baller American single Malt! We continue our series on American Single Malts with St. George Distillery based out of California. We talk about Japanese Whisky, Apricots, and the pop suicide.  All that and more on today's episode of Whiskey Chasers! Be sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on instagram, as well as rate and review the show wherever you are listening, it really helps us out.Our Website is www.whiskeychaserspod.com, check us out! Thanks, and enjoy the show!History of distilleryowner/s- Jorg RupfCame here as the youngest judge for the ministry of culture from GermanyWhen it was founded-1982, less than 20 distilleries in the country at that timeFirst product was eau de vie, a colorless fruit brandyeau de vie is french for “water of Life”2004 it moved to Alameda Naval Air station, where they have a 65,000 Sq FT Airplane hanger to fill!2007 they released the first legal Absinth since it was banned in 1912Where it was foundedAlamenda, CAWhy they chose to startJorg distilled in Germany as a hobby, and coming here he couldn't get his eau de vie, so he started making his own.TastingThe bottleThe look of the bottleWhat is written on itThe name comes from the Japanese Highball, a popular drink in Japan which they say this would be good inJapanese highball is 2 oz japanese whisky over ice, fill with sparkling waterNotes on why it looks the way it doesThe juiceWhen was this expression created-2016Why did it come aboutA california Take on a japanese spin on scotch whiskyMash bill100% malted Barely, Mostly 2 row pale maltedAged in Used Bourbon and French oak wine casksMaple Charcole smoked Finished in Omeshu barrels Omeshu is a plum liquor and this one was made from california grown Ome fruitOme fruit is what they call a plum but it is closer to an apricot Who made itLance Winters is distillerJoined in 1996 with a jar of homemade whiskey as his resumeThe typeDoes it follow the rules of a certain type of whiskey?Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

Few people would have the courage to leave a very secure future in academia for a very uncertain life behind the bar. Our guest did, and he has never looked back.Are you crazy for Thomas Shelby and also have a passion for Japanese Whisky? Do you have no clue who Thomas Shelby is but love your Japanese whisky? Or do you not know either about Thomas Shelby or Japanese Whisky but just want to meet one of the greatest guys in the spirit industry? Then this episode is for you!James Bowker is a proud Brummie; that is someone from Birmingham, England btw, just like Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders, one of my favorite programs. His early love of Japanese whisky grew into a role as the first House of Suntory Global Advocacy Manager. I met James many years ago when he was one of the ten finalists for the Diageo World Class UK, and have just now finally had him on the program. It was kismet as I was just about to step on a plane to Japan. He taught me so much, which made the experience a billion times better. Even if you are not headed to Japan, his knowledge is invaluable. Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes, as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the Kyoto Club!INGREDIENTS 50ml Suntory ROKU Gin25ml Green Tea (Chilled)25ml Lemon Juice15ml Raspberry Syrup(Sugar + Raspberries if not available)Garnish: RaspberriesMETHODFill the glass with ice. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into glass and garnish.You'll find this recipe, more gin cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/house-of-suntory-spirits-with-james-bowker-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Frizz and Bob break out one of our favorite drinks, Hibiki Harmony, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unforgettable Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. We dig into the post-Barrett era, the direct influence of jazz and Miles Davis, why Paul McCartney didn't make the cut, the true meaning behind the important ambiance you might have missed on the album, and the answer behind the famous question, "What is the Dark Side of the Moon?"

On this episode, Dude asks Brett about his trip to Iceland as we drink some Japanese Whisky.  Find out what it was and what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Do you like buying bourbon gear?  Check out our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can do both with our latest bourbon shirts and our Bourbon Hunter Kenzie Drams. --Tags-- #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey  #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey   -- Tags -- the bourbon enthusiast  bourbon hunters  bourbon lover  breaking bourbon  bourbon drinkers  bourbon porn  kentucky straight bourbon  kentucky bourbon  the bourbon alliance  bourbon  bourbon life  bourbon lifestyle  bourbon enthusiast

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the end is here! Well, Season 4 anyway. Jenn, Doug, & Maddy sit down to talk about the best of Season 4, new & exciting milestones, upcoming plans for Season 5, & some listener feedback. Whether you've been along from the ride since the beginning of the season or just recently hopped on, you'll definitely enjoy catching some of the highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from this amazing season! Thank you so much for listening in to the Krewe of Japan Podcast for Season 4!!! ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:10)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (01:14:40)Tokyo Treat Offer Link to save $5 off your next box! (00:03:44)Sakuraco Offer Link to save $5 off your next box! (00:03:44)------ Other Links/References in the Episode ------Walden's Language Journey YouTubeWatch the Sumo World Championships 2023 in Tachikawa Streaming LIVE on YouTube!

Episode notes1. Hatozaki Japanese whisky2. Kids in Need foundation, to donate(cash or kind) link-https://www.kinf.org/3. Big change in podcast comming up, what could it be? Revealing soon. 

on todays episode we are celebrating and diving into Japanese whisky. we do some history and some house keeping. hope you enjoy whiskeyshamanpodcast@gmail.com the_whiskeyshaman insta and Facebook telegram

We were able to sneak in a podcast before Charles leaves for Scotland & Holly for NOLA! Holly is on a panel this year at Tales of the Cocktail and in honor of this New World Whisky Panel, we discuss M&H Israeli Whisky Distillery. They recently won World Whiskies Awards 2023 World's Best Single Malt with their sherry-matured single malt whisky. They beat out Scotch, Irish, and single malts from all over the world! Also, I think it's fair to say, Holly gets a grade of C for her blind tasting attempt which is not a fail so she'll take it. To see our upcoming trips, look here. Please leave us a review wherever you are listening as well. We appreciate you! Cheers! New Bottles to the shop: Method & Madness Irish Rye Whiskey – Rye & Malt Dingle's New Core Range Single Malt DS Taymans – Linkwood, Caol Ila, Blair Athol, Glen Elgin Starward Nova – we just love their wine casks Abasolo Mexican Rice Whiskey Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Del Bac Arizona Single Malt Normandie (Calvados) & Frontera (Sherry) Kilchoman STR Red Wine & PX Cask Evolution Single Casks Amrut Virgin French Oak 8YR Single Cask and more! Check out our website www.firstfillspirits.com Our Podcast Name: It's Whiskey #FFS (For F****'s Sake!) #FirstFillSpirits @firstfillspirits www.firstfillspirits.com Podcast Music: Isaac Joel, Goldenseal

Since 2015, Mundell, with his unbridled enthusiasm and unmistakable burr, has taken on an unlikely endeavor: pushing Japanese whisky. Living in Southern California and representing much of that region, Mundell recalls a time in the not-so-distant past when casual consumers expressed little interest in the intricacies of scotch malt. Desperate retailers were eager to bring in a Scotsman, as basic brand messaging can be surprisingly captivating when couched in a native accent.But Mundell proved to be much more than a gimmick. “The rise of the craft cocktail community at that time was changing the way bartenders pursued education,” he says. “So I made the choice to educate bartenders on the category. I brought to life Scotland and whisky production through history, geography, and production.”

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... discover the life and legacy of Jokichi Takamine and his lasting impact on the city of New Orleans with regards to New Orleans-Japan relations. Is he the first ever Japanese to visit New Orleans? What makes this man such a treasure? Find out these answers AND MORE right here with special guest Stephen Lyman of the Japan Distilled Podcast.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Stephen Lyman, Japan Distilled Podcast, & More  ------JSNO Event w/ Honkaku Spirits: Spirited Away: A Taste of Whiskey, Shochu, & More Event Registration PageJSNO Event w/ Honkaku Spirits: Spirited Away: A Taste of Whiskey, Shochu, & More Facebook Event PageJapan Distilled Podcast on TwitterJapan Distilled Podcast on InstagramJapan Distilled Podcast WebsiteHonkaku SpiritsJapan Distilled Podcast (Episode 52) - The Improbable Journey of Jokichi Takamine, Pt. 1Japan Distilled Podcast (Episode 52) - The Improbable Journey of Jokichi Takamine, Pt. 2Jokichi Takamine website 

We are going to talk about some of the best Scotch-style whiskeys in the world, Japanese whiskeys. Have we done some of this before, sure, but we are better now and can ask the hard-hitting questions. Like, does Japan have the peat for this? Apparently so, but do they even use it? Join us as we go through the history of this newer whisky style and if you want to drink along, take out a second mortgage. Either way we are going to have a drink.

Matt sits in the shed with Mike Z from the Chi Town Crew. We smoke the very expensive Cohiba Behike, drink some Japanese whisky and talk about the cigar industry from a "regular Joe" point of view. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecigarsocial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecigarsocial/support

Gabe is back to help us taste Bikoku Japanese Whisky. Bikoku means "Black Luxury". We'll see, I guess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabe Auldridge joins us to review Fuk Japanese Whisky. Gabe's whiskey journey started in Japan while in the military and we're lucky he's now stationed here to help us navigate all that Japanese whisky has to offer. Props to my brother-in-law for finding us this bottle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 of our Interview Series! This time we get to chat with the former CEO & Director of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, Douglas Murray. If you want to have the best technical knowledge of whisky production and spirits production in general, the institute is where you MUST go. I had to sit down and interview them so us folks in the USA could learn all about this UK-based program. Charles and I also have a lot to discuss before we get into the interview though. He just got back from two weeks in Japan and has a lot to share. We also talk about some new bottles in the shop since he's been away and he blind tastes me on something that he got while in Japan. But, is it Japanese Whisky?? This episode was such a blast for me and I feel honored that Douglas took an hour out of his day to chat with me. Not only do we talk about the IBD (Institute of Brewing & Distilling) and all of the courses they offer but we also chat about Talisker, Dalwhinnie, and some of the other Diageo distilleries he's worked at. He was a part of creating the Talisker Storm release and was also one of the folks who realized they needed to put the worm tubs back in at Dalwhinnie when they were renovating and changed to shell & tube! Oh and we take over ten minutes to go over worms versus shell & tube condensers. This is an audio-only podcast but if you could only see the massive smile on my face while we were chatting about worm tubs!! Maybe you can hear my heart racing in the background of the audio. Below are important links for you to check out if you're interested in the IBD. The Institute of Brewing & Distilling Essentials in Brewing & Distilling Foundations in Brewing & Distilling General Certificate in Distillation ** This is the program and exam that I went through If you're up for a trip, also check out their next conference which will have presentations from distillers all over the world and their latest findings: Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference May 9th - 11th, Edinburgh UK Thank you to Ana, Douglas, and Jerry at the IBD for all of their time and support of me, the podcast, and the shop! NEW BOTTLES TO THE SHOP: Kings County Barrel Proof Bourbon | 66.3% ABV Douglas Laing Port Dundas Single Grain Scotch 21YR Bardstown Origin Bourbon - their new release that is all their own whiskey! Method  & Madness Bottlings - Single Pot Still & Single Grain Starward Solera Single Malt Boone County Toasted Barrel Bourbon 58.4% ABV Our Podcast Name: It's Whiskey #FFS (For F****'s Sake!)  #FirstFillSpirits @firstfillspirits www.firstfillspirits.com Podcast Music: Isaac Joel, Goldenseal

Jota Tanaka has worked for Kirin Brewery Company for 34 years, leading its whisky business as master blender since 2017.He's had a really interesting career path through the Kirin business to arrive at his current role, including stints in winemaking, wine marketing and leading product development for Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky.We'll get into some of that in this interview with Jota, who was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame in 2022, one of many career accolades he's received in recent years.Today, Jota is pouring his passion, skills and experience into Kirin's flagship whisky brand Fuji, which is produced at the Fuji-Gotemba distillery at the foot of Mount Fuji.Established in 1973, Fuji-Gotemba is one of very few distilleries producing both malt and grain whisky at the same site, which explains the unusual labelling – Single Blended – on the newest Fuji Whisky expression.This is a special episode of Drinks Adventures, produced in partnership with Fuji Whisky.Coming up, Jota and I explore the many different facets that make Fuji unique, including its unwavering commitment to releasing whisky when all the component parts have reached peak maturity, rather than at a certain age.He shares his experience working at the distillery when Japanese whisky was at its lowest ebb, versus the boom times of today.As Jota explains, it's quite remarkable that Fuji-Gotemba survived the downturn at all, with another distillery, Karuizawa, famously shuttered during this period.Jota has also been actively involved in Japanese whisky industry activities to protect the integrity and reputation of Japanese whisky by assisting in the setting of labelling standards. We talked about those issues extensively with Dave Broom on the podcast in 2020.Now, Jota will update you on the current state of play, and I ask him whether the standards may have come too late for Japanese whisky, given the reputational damage that has already occurred.I'm really excited to present this interview that I recorded with Jota on his first visit to Sydney in March 2023.And if you're listening in Australia, Fuji Whisky Single Blended is exclusive to The Whisky Club as its whisky of the month for April 2023.Fuji Single Grain is available in select Dan Murphy's and First Choice Liquor stores nationally.There's only 300 bottles coming into Australia of Fuji Masterpiece 2022. Look out for that one in leading whisky bars near you.Click here to open episode in your podcast player.

In this video, we are going to look at the rise, near-complete collapse, and recent comeback of Japanese whisky. Along the way, we will look at one of the world's largest distilled beverage companies - Suntory. Their histories are intertwined. Japanese whisky has a relatively short history. It has borrowed a lot from Scotland. Yet the industry has also managed to come into its own. Pour one out guys, and follow along with me. But please drink responsibly. And if you are like me and can't drink alcohol, then get a soda or something.

In this video, we are going to look at the rise, near-complete collapse, and recent comeback of Japanese whisky. Along the way, we will look at one of the world's largest distilled beverage companies - Suntory. Their histories are intertwined. Japanese whisky has a relatively short history. It has borrowed a lot from Scotland. Yet the industry has also managed to come into its own. Pour one out guys, and follow along with me. But please drink responsibly. And if you are like me and can't drink alcohol, then get a soda or something.

This week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley: You may have already sampled sake, perhaps the best-known Japanese alcoholic beverage. But the popularity of Japanese whisky may soon rival Japan's most familiar drink. And, many James Beard Award nominees are restaurants and chefs in Massachusetts featuring Asian cuisine. Plus, from Back Bay to Watertown, local Black-owned restaurants are drawing new attention. Join our food and wine contributors as we sip and savor those stories and more. GUESTS Amy Traverso, senior food editor at Yankee Magazine, cohost of GBH's Weekends with Yankee and author of “The Apple Lover's Cookbook” Jonathon Alsop, founder and executive director of the Boston Wine School, author of “The Wine Lover's Devotional”

Frizz and Bob kick off Season 2 with the remarkable Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky and tell the surprising story and cult following behind The Postal Service's debut and only album, Give Up. On the brink of their 20th anniversary reunion tour, we chat all about the innovative merging of indie and electronica in the early 2000s, the daring partnership of artists exploring new creative avenues, the challenges of long distance relationships, and how downloads and the internet changed the way we consume and sell music forever (except for any Metallica albums - we definitely bought all those).

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2022 in LC46 paired with Ryūjin Japanese Whisky. The guys share their holiday plans, Bam gives a tower humidor update, they talk butane lighters and discuss the most controversial cigar and spirit they've reviewed this year.The discussed Soft Flame/Jet Combo Lighter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W71M6D4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1–Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspod–This episode is brought to you by PerfectCigarBlend.com - the exclusive Lounge Lizards online new world cigar retailer. Use promo code "LIZARD" at checkout to save 15% off your first order! Free domestic US shipping included.

We're celebrating our 200th episode of Bourbon Lens this week. And we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with The Last Drop Distillers. Last Drop recently released their rare, ultra premium blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskies. Our guests today are Rebecca Jago, managing director of The Last Drop Distillers, and Drew Mayville, Sazerac Master Blender and founding member of The Last Drop Assembly. Find out more about this ultra-exclusive release which retails for $3,999 in this week's episode. You can read our full tasting notes here in our recent review on BourbonLens.com. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our freshly redesigned website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, whiskey news, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   Press Release from September 22, 2022:  The Last Drop Distillers of London continues its quest for curating and creating the world's rarest and most remarkable spirits with the release of its second Signature Blend: Release No 28: The Last Drop Signature Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys. Created by Sazerac Master Blender Drew Mayville, a founding member of The Last Drop Assembly's panel of spirits industry experts, this bespoke spirit comprises a blend of vintage straight bourbon and rye whiskeys. Impossible to replicate, 1,458 bottles will be released worldwide and available in the U.S. as of October 2022 at a suggested retail price of $3,999 (750ml/121.4 proof). Since becoming Sazerac's Master Blender in 2004, Drew has cultivated a dream of creating an ultra-rare whiskey for the most discerning of connoisseurs. To achieve this, he began preserving extremely small quantities of his favorite whiskeys at Buffalo Trace Distillery to fulfill this vision. He was confident that using his lifetime of expertise, knowledge and his masterful palate, combined with the incredible liquids available to him, he could make a unique and unparalleled blend. To bring his vision for The Last Drop to life Drew blended vintage whiskeys that he had been saving since he joined the Buffalo Trace Distillery team. He tasted more than 40 different vintage bourbon and rye whiskeys, creating multiple combinations of these spirits before arriving at the final masterpiece that bears his signature. Bottled at 121.4 proof, Drew left this high-proof blend uncut and unfiltered to maximize its flavor and complexity. The resulting liquid is a celebration of the art of blending, allowing the individual components to shine while creating a majestic whole that is truly remarkable and impossible to replicate. Drew uses the analogy of an orchestra to explain his intention: “As a master blender, I wholeheartedly believe that one can take individual components that are already exceptional to create an extraordinarily-beautiful end product,” says Drew. “As with music, a clarinet can be beautiful in its own right. However, when you combine it with other instruments in an orchestra you create a symphony – a masterpiece. This blend fully epitomizes this notion, and it's been a dream come true to create this truly one-of-a-kind spirit for my friends at The Last Drop.” Drew's Blend follows The Last Drop Distillers first Signature Blend: a 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky created by Master Blender Colin J.P. Scott. Released in July 2021, this was the brand's first foray into the creation, as well as curation, of extraordinary spirits by the talented members of The Last Drop Assembly. “It has been a wonderfully exciting experience to work with my friend, colleague and inspiration, Drew Mayville, to create this phenomenal blend,” says Rebecca Jago, managing director, The Last Drop Distillers. “The creation of The Assembly in 2020 was one of The Last Drop's proudest achievements: to see the visions of such stellar icons of the industry come to life in a Last Drop bottle is, for me, a dream come true.”  Drew Mayville's Tasting Notes: COLOR: A rich, golden amber hue speaks of the wood, the age and the maturation these whiskeys have been through. The high proof can be seen in the long legs which linger on the glass. NOSE: This reminds me of walking into one of Buffalo Trace's most famous warehouses, built all those years ago: the atmosphere, the history and the provenance – it packs an evocative punch. Deep, dark fruit, figs, and dates on the nose, some raisins, and an aromatic spiciness, with citrus zest. There is some spiciness from the straight rye, and a creamy, vanilla from the bourbons, yielding a complex and layered flavor. PALATE: To begin with, there are dark fruits, candy and orange peel upfront. From there, we begin a journey through a veritable spice merchant's storeroom, and into a saddle room full of worn leather and wax. The ages of the whiskeys in this blend, and the magnificent impact of the American oak are here in perfect balance with the individual elements of the blend. A crescendo of rich and raw spiciness transitions across your palate: that balance is pure magic. CONCLUSIONS: The spiciness is challenging the dark fruit, the chocolate notes, and the sweet vanilla. This is the balance and sophistication that arises only rarely when the tangy spice of the rye and the creamy chocolate of the bourbon whiskeys - combined with the sublime influence of the oak - all collide in perfect harmony. Each bottle of The Last Drop Signature Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys is individually numbered and bears Drew's physical signature. As with all recent Last Drop bottlings, it is artfully-contained in a bespoke bottle that suspends mid-air in an oak frame, held within in a signature green leather case alongside a 50ml miniature for private enjoyment, certificate of bottling and pocket-sized tasting book. About Drew Mayville, Sazerac Master Blender: Drew Mayville has more 40 years of experience with some of the largest companies in the beverage alcohol industry. Drew joined Sazerac (at its Buffalo Trace Distillery location) in 2004 as the Master Blender and Director of Quality. The vast breadth of his experience comes from almost 23 years of experience with Seagram's, where Drew was the last Master Blender to serve under the Seagram dynasty. At Sazerac, Drew has worked hands on with all the award-winning products produced at Buffalo Trace in addition to the other highly acclaimed spirit categories of the company. Drew is active in overseeing a number of award-winning products produced at various locations for Sazerac, and promoting and educating the public on some of the world's finest spirits. His passion is not only to make the finest quality products but also to delight and excite the consumer with his work. About Rebecca Jago: Rebecca Jago is the only daughter of Tom Jago, co-founder of The Last Drop Distillers, and legend of the drinks industry. She grew up in London with her parents and three brothers, learning about wine, beer and spirits (and Baileys!) almost by osmosis. Following a degree in linguistics and a career in the design industry, Rebecca joined The Last Drop in 2014 to work alongside her father and his co-founder James Espey. She is now the Managing Director, leading the team as they bring the wonders of The Last Drop bottles to customers around the world. Rebecca is in her element sharing the stories of The Last Drop discoveries and her passion for the business with friends new and old. She has two grown up children: her daughter has the distinction of having our intuitive decanter, Phoebe, named after her. Rebecca's favourite of our releases (so far) is the 1925 Grande Champagne Cognac: in her own words “as well as being a truly delicious cognac, with a remarkable story to tell, it has the added significance of having been distilled the year my father was born, and bottled the year he died: a fitting testament to a wonderful man.” About The Last Drop Distillers: The Last Drop Distillers was founded in 2008 by two icons of the spirits industry, Tom Jago and James Espey with over 80 years of experience between them. Their aim was to curate the world's most remarkable spirits by finding treasures across aged spirit categories and sharing them with those who seek the genuinely extraordinary. In 2016, The Last Drop was acquired by the Sazerac Company, one of America's oldest private, family-owned, distillers. Rebecca continues to lead The Last Drop as Managing Director. To date, The Last Drop Distillers has released just 28 limited bottlings across Scotch Whisky, Cognac, Bourbon and Rum and Japanese Whisky, comprising fewer than 12,000 bottles. Seeking nothing less than exceptional in the spirits they curate, the company's unwavering commitment is to the quality of the liquid and the pleasure of sharing the treasures they uncover. For more information about The Last Drop visit https://www.lastdropdistillers.com and @lastdropdistillers. For more information about Sazerac visit https://www.sazerac.com. About The Last Drop Assembly: Drew Mayville is one of the six founding members of The Assembly, formed by The Last Drop in 2020. The Assembly is a carefully selected panel of experts drawn from across the spirits industry, each a renowned world-leader in their own category. The inspiration for The Assembly arose from The Last Drop's passion for sharing: not just the delights of exceptional spirits, but also the knowledge, ideas, expertise and creativity that sit at the heart of the industry. This cross-category forum, unique in the world of spirits, encourages the exchange of knowledge and experience from different industry fields, bringing fresh ideas and new thinking to help inspire and drive The Last Drop's pursuit of the extraordinary.  The Assembly members also include: Colin Scott, Master Blender for The Last Drop, Richard Seale, Master Distiller & Blender, Foursquare Rum, Louise McGuane, Owner & Bonder, JJ Corry Irish Whiskey, Michael D'Souza, Master Distiller & Blender, Paul John Whisky and Denis Lahouratate, Cellar Master, Domaine de Sazerac, Cognac.  Online & In the News: Last Drop Distillers Exploring The World Of Rare Spirits With The Last Drop Distillers  The Last Drop Releases Some Of The World's Rarest Whiskies The Last Drop Distillers Launches New American Whiskey Blend – Robb Report The Last Drop Distillers Introduces Release No. 28 - BevNET.com The Last Drop Distillers: a brand history - The Spirits Business  

Our guest is Tomo Matsushita who is the spirit sommelier at Copper & Oak in the Lower East Side, New York. Spirits are very popular in the U.S. If you look at the alcohol beverage market in 2021, beer was the most popular, which accounted for 43% of the market. Spirits were almost as popular as beer and their market share was 41%, and the remaining was mostly wine. Spirits are delicious but if you don't know much about them, it is hard to choose what to drink. Tomo is the expert who can help you not only to choose what spirit and what brand, but also to understand the story behind each label. At Copper & Oak, he serves 1,400 labels of spirits. Tomo's passion and knowledge of spirits are well-recognized in the global spirits industry and he received the title of the Icon of Whisky 2021. As you may know, Japanese whisky has been one of the hottest categories of spirits in recent years, and Copper & Oak carries 130 Japanese whisky labels. In this episode, we will discuss Tomo's unique background outside being a spirits sommelier, why Japanese whisky is distinct from other types of whisky like Scotch and Bourbon, different categories of Japanese whisky, how to taste Japanese whisky, and much, much more!!!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Atabey Brujos with Yamato Japanese Whisky. The guys assess whether Atabey lives up to its' hype as the “Cuban Killer,” Poobah campaigns for a lizard gin tasting, and they discuss the Derek Jeter documentary. // Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh. Email us at loungelizardspod@gmail.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! Find us on instagram: @loungelizardspod

Another Japanese whisky! Tenjaku is nearly the same price as Suntory Whisky Toki, but how do they compare? In this episode, I do an in depth review of Tenjaku and compare it to Toki.

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Join us for the thrilling conclusion of Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part II.  Previously on the show the crew went out to Arvada, Colorado to record an episode with The Stockroom speakeasy proprietor and unpaid intern at liquor store Spirits Wine Provisions, but had so much fun that we pressed a double album.  Join us for the second episode as we begin with the infamous "Handygate", we talk about #SPAMing social media, how important the whiskey community is, how we need to continue to support small/local businesses, and what Casey looks for in his store picks.    If you're in Arvada, Denver, or Colorado then you have to go check out Spirits Wine Provisions and The Stockroom!Special thanks again to Casey Adler for recording two episodes where we had entirely too much fun.Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!Support the show

Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky- Top Shelf. Not in the mood to listen? , check out my blog for tasting notes. Link- https://www.singlemaltlives.com/2022/05/hibiki-harmony-suntory-whisky.html

Frizz and Bob enjoy Kanekou Okinawa Japanese Whisky with new friends from the insanely talented, heavy psych band from Austin, TX - The Well. Lisa and Ian share hilarious stories about constant life out of a suitcase, a night with The Scorpions, and all about that mysterious thing from the darkness that kicks you.

The lizards pair the Cuban Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro with Suntory Whisky Toki. The lizards do a deep dive on Cuba's new approach to cigar pricing, they debate Cohiba and Trinidad becoming luxury brands and they read a listener email. // Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh. Email us at loungelizardspod@gmail.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! Find us on instagram: @loungelizardspod

Part 2 of the Chaser's conversation with Nicholas Pollacchi of Shibui Japanese Whisky. Bobby drinks a rice whisky...will he like it? Don't miss this one!   

Part two of our "tour" around Japan. This time drinking what many consider to be the "bourbon" of Japanese whisky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the Chasers as they chat with Nicholas Pollacchi of Shibui Japanese Whisky. They laugh, they cry....well, Bobby cries because its his dry week...everyone else laughed. Join in on the fun! 

Yoshihiro Noda, owner of Japanese whisky bar in Sydney says, the recent popularity of Japanese whisky will not end with trend, but will be loved for a long time.

Yoshiro Noda, owner of Japanese whisky bar in Sydney says, the recent popularity of Japanese whisky will not end with trend, but will be loved for a long time. - 5月21日のワールド・ウィスキー・デーに先立ち、シドニーでジャパニーズ・ウィスキーバーを営む野田嘉宏さんにお話を伺いました。

Trav is back! I'm back! Everyone is back! This episode will also be available on my Youtube channel later. Be sure to check out our smiling faces! Liquor FeaturedSuntory Toki Blended WhiskyFollow: NESFriend on YoutubeFollow: DrunkFriend Podcast and find other amazing podcasts at PolyMedia NetworkFollow: @travplaysgames on TwitterFollow: @PeteesPowerHour on TwitterVlogs on Youtube: Petee's Power MinuteMusic by: KulorArt by: OmikujiEmail any questions, comments or concerns to PeteesPowerHour@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill/posts)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill/posts)

We are venturing away from American Whiskey in an effort to expand our palates and appreciation for single malt whisky. Brandon from @TheDailyDram on Instagram stops in with a flight of Japanese Whiskies, including some of his favorites, Hakushu 12 Year and Yamasaki 18 Year. Brandon teaches us a little about the history of whisky in Japan as well as the terroir and regional styles of Japanese Whisky. Have you tried Japanese Whisky before? Be sure to let us know your favorites and thoughts about this type of world whisky.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens

Our guest is Marcin Miller who is the founding partner of the Kyoto Distillery in Japan. The distillery is the maker of the award-winning beautiful Japanese-style craft gin called KI NO BI. Before he co-founded the Kyoto Distillery in 2014, Marcin has been in the spirits industry for a long time as a writer, importer, distributor and consultant. Until very recently, no one would have expected that Japanese-made gin would become popular nationally as well as globally, but the Kyoto Distillery initiated the current Japanese gin boom. Marcin and his business partners David and Noriko Croll launched KI NO BI in October 2016 and popular brands like Roku, Sui, Nikka Coffey and other craft labels quickly followed. As a result, in 2020, the sales of Japanese gin exceeded those of imported brands in the country.In this episode, we will discuss why the British spirit writer ended up starting a distillery in Kyoto, what is special about Japanese-style gin, why the terroir of Kyoto can produce a unique gin, the latest and the future of Japanese-style gin and much, much more!!!Are you a business owner? Become an HRN business member! For $500 HRN will shine a light on your work AND you will help sustain our mission to expand the way people think about food. As a thank you for this tax-deductible donation, your business will receive on-air mentions, social media posts, listings on our website and more. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/biz to become a business member today.Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

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I speak to whisky impresario Chris Uhde.He tells his story of failed rock star to whisky expert, why he fell in love with scotch and learning about whiskies from around the world.We talk scotch, rice whisky, as well as Belgian, Indian and Welsh drinks.Chris talks about collecting whisky, the enjoyment of sharing a dram with people and talks us through some of the best whisky he as tasted.He explains how he became - and remains the Los Angeles Voice of Whisky - and why he would want to share a whisky with his grandmother.And we share a Fukano.A fascinating discussion with a real whisky expert.

In this episode of the Vint podcast, Billy celebrates the now SOLD OUT Japanese Whisky collection - our largest and most rare collection to date. We had more than 200 unique investors in this collection and can't wait to offer more whisky in the future! Billy also shares about some great wines he has had recently.Nick shares about our successful first in-person educational tasting event and Vint's plans to host more events around the country in 2022!