From Okinawa With Love (and Whisky): A Thanksgiving Toast w/ Sabrina Founder of the Sakhrani Distillery
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In this heartfelt Thanksgiving Day special, your hosts Koko and Jeff Lam kick off the episode with a warm, candid message of gratitude—celebrating community, culture, and the incredible journey of Heavily Buzzed.
They’re joined by an extraordinary guest: Sabrina, the trailblazing founder of Sakhrani Distillery in Okinawa, whose unique perspective and deep-rooted passion bring rich flavor to the conversation.
Together, they explore the power of strong female representation in the whisky world, discussing how women continue to break boundaries, shape the industry, and build legacies that echo across generations. Sabrina shares the story behind her distillery, the heritage that inspires her craft, and the importance of honoring Okinawan traditions while forging a bold new path.
Listeners are treated to vivid reflections on the beauty of Okinawa, its cultural spirit, and how its landscape and rituals influence the whisky that flows from Sakhrani Distillery.
Warm, inspiring, and full of flavor—this Thanksgiving episode is a celebration of legacy, gratitude, and the voices that move the spirits industry forward.
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