Sake Stories: Traveling Through the Rich World of Japanese Alcohol with Kelvin Low

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08/22/23 • 45 min

Do you understand the difference in Junmai vs. Zojoshu vs. Daiginjo and more? On this week's episode, our favourite T-Rex armed host, Lachlan, talks through all things Japanese Spirits with the master himself, Kelvin Low. Kelvin is the owner of Elysian Whisky Bar and co-owner of Kura sake and yakitori restaurant, both in Melbourne, and was one of Lachlan's early mentors in the industry.
Discover the craftsmanship, tradition and history that are intertwined with every sip of Japanese alcohols in this captivating episode!

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