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Shochu 101 ft. Christopher Pellegrini
Season 6 · Episode 7

Shochu 101 ft. Christopher Pellegrini

Think you know Japanese alcohol? Think again. In this episode, the Krewe dives into shochu — Japan’s most beloved distilled spirit that somehow still flies under the radar outside the country. We sit down with Christopher Pellegrini, founder of Honkaku Spirits and one of the world’s leading voices on shochu, to break it all down. Whether you're new to shochu or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is a great place to start. Kanpai!

Krewe of Japan · KOJ, Krewe of Japan, Krewe of Japan Podcast, JSNO, Japan Society of New Orleans, Christopher Pellegrini, Japan Distilled, Japan Distilled Podcast, Honkaku Spirits

July 5, 202557m 21s

Show Notes

Think you know Japanese alcohol? Think again. In this episode, the Krewe dives into shochu — Japan’s most beloved distilled spirit that somehow still flies under the radar outside the country. We sit down with Christopher Pellegrini, founder of Honkaku Spirits and one of the world’s leading voices on shochu, to break it all down. Whether you're new to shochu or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is a great place to start. Kanpai!

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