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The Izakaya Happy HourAuthor: Samuel David Boulton
Welcome to The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, the ultimate conversational journey about Japanese drinks and culture. Hosted by a diverse team of expertsSamuel Boulton, Erika Haigh, Camilla Bonnannini, Sarah Stewart, and Arline Lyonsthis podcast is your go-to listen for in-depth conversations related to Japanese sake and beyond. Each episode delves into a different topic of Japanese beverages, with a special focus on sake and shochu. The hosts, all seasoned experts in sake and various aspects of Japanese culture and alcohol, share their extensive knowledge and passion. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 17 - IWC Results 2025 with Sam & Arline
Episode 17
Friday, 31 October, 2025
In Episode 17, hosts Samuel Boulton and Arline Lyons sit down to talk all things IWC Sake 2025. 🍶We take a deep dive into this year’s results, sharing our thoughts on the standout winners and trends shaping the sake scene. Arline gives us a rare peek behind the curtain at how the International Wine Challenge (IWC) sake judging process really works, from the tasting tables to the final decisions.Expect expert insights, honest opinions, and plenty of sake enthusiasm in this behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most respected Nihonshu competitions!











