🎙️🍶 The State of Japanese Shochu with Special Guest Christopher Pellegrini Part 2 🇯🇵✨

In our latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome industry expert and Shochu ambassador Christopher Pellegrini! 🌟

Christopher, the founder of Honkaku Spirits and a certified Shochu sommelier, joins us to dive deep into the current state of Japanese Shochu and explore its future in the global market. 🍶🌍 With years of experience advocating for this traditional Japanese spirit, Christopher shares his insights on Shochu’s growing international presence and its potential to transform the cocktail scene.

Joining Christopher is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails, Arline Lyons and Camilla Bonnannini as they discuss trends, challenges, and exciting opportunities for Shochu lovers and bartenders alike. Whether you’re new to Shochu or a seasoned fan, this episode is packed with expert tips, market insights, and ideas for mixing Shochu into your favorite drinks. 🍸🍹

Tune in to learn more about Shochu’s unique qualities, its cultural significance, and how it’s poised to make a big splash in the world of spirits! 🎧🍶

🎙️🍶 The State of Japanese Shochu with Special Guest Christopher Pellegrini 🇯🇵✨

In our latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome industry expert and Shochu ambassador Christopher Pellegrini! 🌟

Christopher, the founder of Honkaku Spirits and a certified Shochu sommelier, joins us to dive deep into the current state of Japanese Shochu and explore its future in the global market. 🍶🌍 With years of experience advocating for this traditional Japanese spirit, Christopher shares his insights on Shochu’s growing international presence and its potential to transform the cocktail scene.

Joining Christopher is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails, Arline Lyons and Camilla Bonnannini as they discuss trends, challenges, and exciting opportunities for Shochu lovers and bartenders alike. Whether you’re new to Shochu or a seasoned fan, this episode is packed with expert tips, market insights, and ideas for mixing Shochu into your favorite drinks. 🍸🍹

Tune in to learn more about Shochu’s unique qualities, its cultural significance, and how it’s poised to make a big splash in the world of spirits! 🎧🍶

Welcome to the next mini episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast!

In this episode, we’re excited to introduce Sarah Stewart, a key member of our team and a true expert in the world of all things Japanese drinks. With nearly 20 years of experience in Japanese tea, Sarah’s entry into the sake world in 2019 has quickly established her as one of the leading experts in Europe and she is now a WSET Certified Sake Educator and head of sake programming at West London Wine School as well as one of the three global instructors for the Sake Scholar Course. Her passion for knowledge and her keen eye for detail have earned her recognition throughout the industry, as well as admiration from her fellow podcast co-hosts. Join us as we explore Sarah’s journey from tea to sake, and discover how her expertise in one beverage has enhanced her appreciation for the other. Whether you’re a Japanese tea connoisseur, sake enthusiast, or just love learning from passionate experts, Sarah’s insights are sure to inspire. Tune in for an enlightening episode filled with knowledge, enthusiasm, and plenty of interesting stories!