🎙️🍶 Exploring Shochu in Mixed Drinks with Jane Nam 🇯🇵✨

In the latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re excited to welcome special guest Jane Nam! 🌟 Jane is a talented bartender from NYC with a background in cooking, now working at two top bars in the city. She’s on a mission to spread the word about Shochu, collaborating with Honkaku Spirits to introduce this amazing Japanese spirit to New Yorkers. 🍸🍶

Joining Jane is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails, and regular guest Sarah Stewart, a passionate Shochu cocktail enthusiast. Together, they explore the major categories of Shochu and share insider tips on how to mix them into delicious cocktails, perfect for both beginners and seasoned Shochu lovers! 🍶🍹

Brands Mentioned

Koji Whisky - Takamine 8 year

Iichiko Mugi Shochu 

Daiyame (lychee heavy Shochu)

Kimura Shuzo Daiginjo Kasutori

Aokage Mugi Shochu

Lento Kokuto Shochu

Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur

Bars Mentioned

Moto (London)

Agency of Record (NYC)

Shinglish (NYC)

The Pineapple Club (Birmingham)

💡 Links and Resources:

• ​ ⁠Honkaku Spirits⁠
• ​ The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails by Samuel Boulton
• ​ The Shochu Handbook by Christopher Pellegrini