Shochu Me What You’re Made Of

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Shochu, a Japanese distilled alcohol, has become somewhat popular in America over the past few years. What really sets it apart is just how many different things it can be made of, and yet still be shochu. Expert and educator Stephen Lyman drops in with host Akiko Katayama to list off just how many ingredients can become this delicious alcohol.

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