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The Father(s) of Japanese Whiskey // A 1920's Legacy

Send us Fan Mail 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 le…

Hokkaido, Japan: Handling Transition (Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky, Kamuy & Okikurmi and Oki Dub Ainu Band)

In this episode, Alex and Travis (we miss you James!) to the magical island of Hokkaido in Northern Japan. We talk about the indigenous people to the land called The Ainu (2:03). The forced assimilation of the Ainu into Japanese culture is also discussed (5:30). Then, we cover the representation of…

The Spirited Journey: Exploring the World of Alcohol

Welcome to Episode 5 of "Random Topics with Jack," where host Jack delves into the captivating history and science of alcoholic beverages. From ancient stone jugs to modern cocktails, this episode uncovers the evolution of wine, whisky, and drinking culture, revealing how alcohol has become a signi…

Godzilla (1954) & Miyagikyo Single Malt

Kerr and Donald watch the classic Toho film Godzilla, taste Nikka distillery's Miyagikyo Single Malt and learn about Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru! The Space Dram Podcast. Licenses: Synthwave Intro 09 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8527-synthwave-intro-09 License: …

Aussie Drams with That Whisky Girl Sarah Russell

By day, Sarah Russell is “Miss Sarah”, an Australian primary school teacher in Adelaide. The rest of the time, she’s “That Whisky Girl”, an Instagram influencer and whisky podcaster breaking down barriers in a male-dominated industry. “I just wanted to get the girls going,” she tells John from Kyot…

Is Nikka From the Barrel redefining the global whiskey market?

Michael Pinkus and André Proulx welcome Nikka Global Director Koji and Export Manager Kuma to discuss Japanese whisky and taste Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts plus Nikka From the Barrel and the 40th-anniversary From the Barrel Extra Marriage. They cover founder Masataka Taketsuru’s role …

Ep.154 Wild Camping & Yoichi's Hidden History

In this episode of the show, I talk about the beginning of the summer festival season here in Hokkaido, including the lively Otaru Ushio Festival. I also share my recent bike trip to Yoichi, where I spent a night wild camping on Fugoppe Beach. It was a beautiful evening by the sea, and I stayed the…

The History of Whiskey | Boring History for Sleep with Rain Sounds

Drift off to the entire history of whiskey, from hidden Highland stills to the coal-fired distilleries of Japan, told in calm, slow narration over gentle rain sounds. This relaxing bedtime history episode is designed to help you unwind, quiet a busy mind, and fall asleep. Tonight on Sleepless Hist…

Proof of Fire: Japanese Whisky, Rhum Agricole, and the Evolution of Spirits

Until April 1, 2021, a bottle labeled Japanese whisky could be made from whisky imported from somewhere else. Japan had no formal definition of the category until industry standards took effect that spring, more than a century after Masataka Taketsuru went to Scotland in 1918 to learn how to make S…

Episode 434: Hazelburn Oloroso Cask Matured (2025 & 2026)

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to! 🥃 This week, Cole and Bryan go head-to-head with a rare side-by-side comparison of two limited Campbeltown releases from the J&A Mitchell family: the Hazelburn 8-Year Oloroso Cask Matured (2025 Release, 96.4 Pr…