Season 2: Japan Defines Craft 🇯🇵

You can learn a lot about a place from its drinks, and nowhere is that more true than in Japan.

This season, we're diving into sake, shochu, and, of course, whisky as we head off the beaten path to cities that should definitely make your next trip.

We'll spend four weeks traveling across the country to talk to brewers, distillers, and bartenders who can help us trace Japan's story through its world-famous drinks.

And by the time we're done, I think you'll agree - no one does "craft" like Japan.

Episodes

New episodes will drop weekly in January and February. Subscribe above to be the first to know when they do!

Japanese Sake

Sake is more than just rice wine; it’s a traditional drink older than Japan itself.

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Japanese Shochu

Shochu is the national spirit of Japan, yet it’s largely unknown outside the country.

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Japanese Whisky (Part 1)

Whisky is a thoroughly Western drink, and yet Japan has made it its own.

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About the Show

You can learn a lot from the comfort of a bar stool… the vibe of the place, the people who are there, the spirits on the menu… they all tell you something. And the good spirits do, too!

Each episode, we’ll travel somewhere new to dive into a local drink that captures the heart and soul of a place, and the people who pour them.

I’ll be sharing my own adventures, and I’ll also be sitting down with bartenders, distillers, and drink enthusiasts from all over the world, hearing their stories and discovering what makes each drink special. From small-batch mezcal in small Oaxacan villages to the London gin brands you've been drinking in G&Ts for years, we're covering it all!

So, whether you’re a cocktail lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who enjoys a good story with your drink, this podcast is for you. And trust me, after hearing some of these backstories, you’ll never order a shot of the crap stuff ever again. 👀

The Host

Hola, I'm Caro Griffin! 👋

I'm a certified mezcal sommelier and bartender based in Mexico City who loves talking about spirits as much as I like drinking them.

You can read more about me and my work here.