Between Drinks Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/between-drinks Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love. Hosted by Caro Griffin, a mezcal sommelier and traveling bartender based in Mexico City. © 2025 Between Drinks d4fa272b-f91e-5a5b-96bf-9852abc6fb5b yes Trailer en Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:03 -0600 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:02:23 -0600 http://betweendrinks.co/podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/OxKmU4fBHX5x_ZGmqL50NqpoIa3_iNbp0MKeJL7O6l8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMzI4/ZDQ3ZjFmYjA3ZTFm/NmRhZjQ4MDE2NTM2/ODE3Mi5wbmc.jpg Between Drinks http://betweendrinks.co/podcast episodic Caro Griffin Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love. Hosted by Caro Griffin, a mezcal sommelier and traveling bartender based in Mexico City. Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love. cocktails, bars, bartending, travel, drinks, spirits, alcohol, gin, mezcal, whisky, whiskey Caro Griffin caro@betweendrinks.co No No Japanese Whisky: Rethinking the classics in Kagoshima 2 2 4 4 Japanese Whisky: Rethinking the classics in Kagoshima full 7ed90fa3-52ec-42f4-89a0-5f4f42b40d20 http://betweendrinks.co/mellowwhisky/ Japanese whisky is world-famous, but the category has always been dominated by just two brands… Enter a few upstarts at stage left.


In this episode, we're traveling to Kagoshima, where a fourth-generation shochu producer is reimagining what Japanese whisky could look like.


This episode is a must-listen for any fans of Japanese whisky. Plus, anyone who’s planning a trip to Japan and looking for a great destination off the usual path.


Guests: Tatsuya Ishihara, Kanosuke Whisky

]]> Japanese whisky is world-famous, but the category has always been dominated by just two brands… Enter a few upstarts at stage left.


In this episode, we're traveling to Kagoshima, where a fourth-generation shochu producer is reimagining what Japanese whisky could look like.


This episode is a must-listen for any fans of Japanese whisky. Plus, anyone who’s planning a trip to Japan and looking for a great destination off the usual path.


Guests: Tatsuya Ishihara, Kanosuke Whisky

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 1321 Japanese whisky is world-famous, but the category has always been dominated by just two brands… Enter a few upstarts at stage left.


In this episode, we're traveling to Kagoshima, where a fourth-generation shochu producer is reimagining what Japanese whisky could look like.


This episode is a must-listen for any fans of Japanese whisky. Plus, anyone who’s planning a trip to Japan and looking for a great destination off the usual path.


Guests: Tatsuya Ishihara, Kanosuke Whisky

]]> whisky, whiskey, Japan, Japanese drinks, spirits, alcohol, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Hiyoki, travel, Japanese whisky, Japanese whiskey, malt whisky, corn whisky, rye whisky, pot still, blended whisky, shochu, aged spirits No Japanese Whisky: Redefining craft in Hokkaido 2 2 3 3 Japanese Whisky: Redefining craft in Hokkaido full 437d8431-fe06-4308-8cf6-658f64319d3f http://betweendrinks.co/japanesewhisky/ Whisky is a thoroughly Western drink with a six-hundred-year history. And yet, Japan, which has only been making it for a hundred years, is world-renowned for its whisky.

In this episode, we're traveling to Hokkaido, where the grandfather of Japanese whisky set up one of the first distilleries in the country. Inspired by Scotch, but singularly Japanese, Nikka has become famous the world over for its flavor and quality.

Whether you’re already a big fan or have just wondered what the big deal is, this episode is for you!

Guest: Naoki Tomoyoshi, Nikkia Whisky

]]> Whisky is a thoroughly Western drink with a six-hundred-year history. And yet, Japan, which has only been making it for a hundred years, is world-renowned for its whisky.

In this episode, we're traveling to Hokkaido, where the grandfather of Japanese whisky set up one of the first distilleries in the country. Inspired by Scotch, but singularly Japanese, Nikka has become famous the world over for its flavor and quality.

Whether you’re already a big fan or have just wondered what the big deal is, this episode is for you!

Guest: Naoki Tomoyoshi, Nikkia Whisky

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 1496 Whisky is a thoroughly Western drink with a six-hundred-year history. And yet, Japan, which has only been making it for a hundred years, is world-renowned for its whisky.

In this episode, we're traveling to Hokkaido, where the grandfather of Japanese whisky set up one of the first distilleries in the country. Inspired by Scotch, but singularly Japanese, Nikka has become famous the world over for its flavor and quality.

Whether you’re already a big fan or have just wondered what the big deal is, this episode is for you!

Guest: Naoki Tomoyoshi, Nikkia Whisky

]]> whisky, whiskey, Japan, Japanese drinks, spirits, alcohol, Hokkaido, travel, Nikka, Japanese whisky, Japanese whiskey, malt whisky, corn whisky, blended whisky, age statements No Japanese Shochu: Exploring the spirit of Japan in Kyushu 2 2 2 2 Japanese Shochu: Exploring the spirit of Japan in Kyushu full 4c423a75-4133-4d58-8b50-31dc9a56d8aa https://betweendrinks.co/japaneseshochu Shochu is Japan’s most popular spirit, yet it’s largely unknown outside the country.


In this episode, we're traveling to Kyushu, the “kingdom of shochu,” where distillers use local produce to make a truly unique spirit that can be enjoyed in any number of ways.


Along the way, we’ll talk to Julia Momose, a world-renowned bartender and author, to understand exactly what makes shochu so special - and how to order it on your next trip to Japan.

Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japaneseshochu


Guests: Julia Momosé

]]> Shochu is Japan’s most popular spirit, yet it’s largely unknown outside the country.


In this episode, we're traveling to Kyushu, the “kingdom of shochu,” where distillers use local produce to make a truly unique spirit that can be enjoyed in any number of ways.


Along the way, we’ll talk to Julia Momose, a world-renowned bartender and author, to understand exactly what makes shochu so special - and how to order it on your next trip to Japan.

Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japaneseshochu


Guests: Julia Momosé

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 2131 Shochu is Japan’s most popular spirit, yet it’s largely unknown outside the country.


In this episode, we're traveling to Kyushu, the “kingdom of shochu,” where distillers use local produce to make a truly unique spirit that can be enjoyed in any number of ways.


Along the way, we’ll talk to Julia Momose, a world-renowned bartender and author, to understand exactly what makes shochu so special - and how to order it on your next trip to Japan.

Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japaneseshochu


Guests: Julia Momosé

]]> shochu, Japan, Japanese drinks, local spirits, hyperlocal, Kyushu, Kagoshima, Japanese bar, bar owner, alcohol, koji, cocktails, imo shochu, sweet potato shochu, barley shochu, rice shochu, kokuto, kumiko, bartender, shochu cocktails, travel No Japanese Sake: Making more than “rice wine” in Hyogo 2 2 1 1 Japanese Sake: Making more than “rice wine” in Hyogo full 89546280-b42d-4bf2-81aa-f8579335f312 http://betweendrinks.co/japanesesake Japanese sake is more than just rice wine; it’s a traditional drink older than Japan itself.

In this episode, we're traveling to Kobe, Japan, to learn why the most premium sake is made in the Hyogo prefecture. 

We’ll talk to a fourth-generation Toji who's preserving tradition while doing things his own way. Plus, the owner of my favorite sake bar in Yokohama, who spends his day pouring bottles for locals.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to navigate this complex category and order like a pro. Plus, you’ll have some fun facts to impress your friends with when you do.

Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japanesesake


Guests: Kimio Yonezawa, Miho Komatsu, Brian Hutto

]]> Japanese sake is more than just rice wine; it’s a traditional drink older than Japan itself.

In this episode, we're traveling to Kobe, Japan, to learn why the most premium sake is made in the Hyogo prefecture. 

We’ll talk to a fourth-generation Toji who's preserving tradition while doing things his own way. Plus, the owner of my favorite sake bar in Yokohama, who spends his day pouring bottles for locals.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to navigate this complex category and order like a pro. Plus, you’ll have some fun facts to impress your friends with when you do.

Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japanesesake


Guests: Kimio Yonezawa, Miho Komatsu, Brian Hutto

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:30:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 2271 Japanese sake is more than just rice wine; it’s a traditional drink older than Japan itself.

In this episode, we're traveling to Kobe, Japan, to learn why the most premium sake is made in the Hyogo prefecture. 

We’ll talk to a fourth-generation Toji who's preserving tradition while doing things his own way. Plus, the owner of my favorite sake bar in Yokohama, who spends his day pouring bottles for locals.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to navigate this complex category and order like a pro. Plus, you’ll have some fun facts to impress your friends with when you do.

Full transcript & show notes: betweendrinks.co/japanesesake


Guests: Kimio Yonezawa, Miho Komatsu, Brian Hutto

]]> sake, Japan, Japanese drinks, Kobe, Hyogo, Akashi, Kimio Yonezawa, toji, master brewer, Brian Hutto, Yokohama, sake bar, bar owner, fermented drinks, rice wine, alcohol, koji, travel No Mexican Specialty Coffee: The best brew you've never heard of 1 1 5 5 Mexican Specialty Coffee: The best brew you've never heard of full 0785b897-d8fd-44ac-b569-155e34cec778 http://betweendrinks.co/mexicancoffee/ Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world after water, and Mexicans have been growing it since the 1700s. And Mexican coffee is really good! So, why isn’t it easier to find abroad?


In this episode, we talk to an agricultural economist specializing in Mexican coffee. Plus, the owner of a specialty coffee shop in Mexico City. 


We’ll cover coffee’s long history in Mexico, the complicated reasons it hasn’t really taken off internationally, and why supporting ethical roasters is more important than ever.

]]> Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world after water, and Mexicans have been growing it since the 1700s. And Mexican coffee is really good! So, why isn’t it easier to find abroad?


In this episode, we talk to an agricultural economist specializing in Mexican coffee. Plus, the owner of a specialty coffee shop in Mexico City. 


We’ll cover coffee’s long history in Mexico, the complicated reasons it hasn’t really taken off internationally, and why supporting ethical roasters is more important than ever.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 2151 Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world after water, and Mexicans have been growing it since the 1700s. And Mexican coffee is really good! So, why isn’t it easier to find abroad?


In this episode, we talk to an agricultural economist specializing in Mexican coffee. Plus, the owner of a specialty coffee shop in Mexico City. 


We’ll cover coffee’s long history in Mexico, the complicated reasons it hasn’t really taken off internationally, and why supporting ethical roasters is more important than ever.

]]> travel, drinks, coffee, cafe, espresso, specialty coffee, coffee beans, roasting, Mexico, Mexican drinks, Mexican coffee, cafe mexicano, Mexican drinks podcast, Mexico City, coffee history, coffee harvest, Raku Cafe, japanese cafe No Mexican Craft Beer: Going beyond the macro brews you already know 1 1 4 4 Mexican Craft Beer: Going beyond the macro brews you already know full ce6df1be-a08d-4f8a-95b5-3ba7f430102f http://betweendrinks.co/mexicancraftbeer Mexico exports more beer than any other country in the world but all the well-known brands are owned by just two foreign companies. Luckily, a few hundred craft breweries are working to change that.


In this episode, we travel to Queretaro to learn about Cerveceria Hercules, a craft brewery making “beer-flavored beer” and some “wild” lambic-style beers.


We’ll cover the challenges of brewing beer in Mexico, what it means to make a “fresh” beer, and where to find Mexican craft beer near you.

]]> Mexico exports more beer than any other country in the world but all the well-known brands are owned by just two foreign companies. Luckily, a few hundred craft breweries are working to change that.


In this episode, we travel to Queretaro to learn about Cerveceria Hercules, a craft brewery making “beer-flavored beer” and some “wild” lambic-style beers.


We’ll cover the challenges of brewing beer in Mexico, what it means to make a “fresh” beer, and where to find Mexican craft beer near you.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:48:33 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 1106 Mexico exports more beer than any other country in the world but all the well-known brands are owned by just two foreign companies. Luckily, a few hundred craft breweries are working to change that.


In this episode, we travel to Queretaro to learn about Cerveceria Hercules, a craft brewery making “beer-flavored beer” and some “wild” lambic-style beers.


We’ll cover the challenges of brewing beer in Mexico, what it means to make a “fresh” beer, and where to find Mexican craft beer near you.

]]> travel, drinks, alcohol, beer, craft beer, Mexican beer, Mexico, Mexican drinks, Hercules, Cervecera Heercules, beer, Mexican drinks podcast, Queretaro, Mexico City, craft brewing, Mexican brewery, Mexican lagers, beer history, small batch beer, lambic style beer, wild yeast, spontaneous fermentation No Mexican Gin: Building on the London Dry tradition with a twist 1 1 3 3 Mexican Gin: Building on the London Dry tradition with a twist full 23c31bb3-d82d-47cf-84f3-93263109e744 http://betweendrinks.co/mexicangin/ Gin is a spirit defined by its botanicals. So, what happens when you make it in one of the world’s most biodiverse countries? You get some interesting takes on gin!


In this episode, we learn about Mexican gin styles from two producers with different styles - a traditional London dry gin made in Mexico, and something totally new.

]]> Gin is a spirit defined by its botanicals. So, what happens when you make it in one of the world’s most biodiverse countries? You get some interesting takes on gin!


In this episode, we learn about Mexican gin styles from two producers with different styles - a traditional London dry gin made in Mexico, and something totally new.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 1118 Gin is a spirit defined by its botanicals. So, what happens when you make it in one of the world’s most biodiverse countries? You get some interesting takes on gin!


In this episode, we learn about Mexican gin styles from two producers with different styles - a traditional London dry gin made in Mexico, and something totally new.

]]> travel, drinks, spirits, alcohol, liquor, liqueur, Mexico, Mexican liquors, Mexican spirits, Acronimo, Armonico, gin, ginebra, Mexican gin, artisanal Mexican spirits, Mexican drinks podcast, women-owned brand, Chihuahua, Queretaro, Mexico City No Mexican Aperitifs: Spicing up your next spritz 1 1 2 2 Mexican Aperitifs: Spicing up your next spritz full d6a6d2d6-83cd-4c20-9774-cfb6f7c5039f http://betweendrinks.co/mexicanaperitifs Aperitivos are quintessentially Mediterranean, yet Mexico is making waves with its own version! In this episode, we’re traveling to a woman-owned micro distillery on the edge of Mexico City to learn about Xila, a spicy aperitif. (The perfect addition to your next spritz!)

]]> Aperitivos are quintessentially Mediterranean, yet Mexico is making waves with its own version! In this episode, we’re traveling to a woman-owned micro distillery on the edge of Mexico City to learn about Xila, a spicy aperitif. (The perfect addition to your next spritz!)

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 914 Aperitivos are quintessentially Mediterranean, yet Mexico is making waves with its own version! In this episode, we’re traveling to a woman-owned micro distillery on the edge of Mexico City to learn about Xila, a spicy aperitif. (The perfect addition to your next spritz!)

]]> travel, drinks, spirits, alcohol, liquor, liqueur, Mexico, Mexican liquors, Mexican spirits, Xila, aperitif, aperitivo, amaro, artisanal Mexican spirits, Mexican drinks podcast, women-owned brand No Mexican Whiskey: Making corn whiskey in the birthplace of corn 1 1 1 1 Mexican Whiskey: Making corn whiskey in the birthplace of corn full 29a448e1-992b-4914-a3c6-1b484baad3e2 https://betweendrinks.co/mexicanwhiskey/ Mexican whiskey is about more than creating a great-tasting whiskey; it’s about preserving heirloom corn that is at risk of disappearing. In this episode, we're traveling to Querétaro, Mexico, to learn more from the makers of Juan del Campo. (One of my favorite whiskeys!)

]]> Mexican whiskey is about more than creating a great-tasting whiskey; it’s about preserving heirloom corn that is at risk of disappearing. In this episode, we're traveling to Querétaro, Mexico, to learn more from the makers of Juan del Campo. (One of my favorite whiskeys!)

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 895 Mexican whiskey is about more than creating a great-tasting whiskey; it’s about preserving heirloom corn that is at risk of disappearing. In this episode, we're traveling to Querétaro, Mexico, to learn more from the makers of Juan del Campo. (One of my favorite whiskeys!)

]]> travel, drinks, spirits, alcohol, liquor, mexico, mexican whiskey, whiskey, whisky, mexican spirits, queretaro, juan del campo, abasolo No Trailer 1 1 Trailer trailer f8d7f689-2f59-4b12-907a-dadae4434e8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/678c882c Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love.

Each episode, we’ll travel somewhere new to dive into a local drink that captures the heart and soul of a place, and the people who pour them. From small batch mezcal made in small towns across Oaxaca to the big gin brands from London that you've been drinking in G&Ts for years... we're covering it all!

Whether you’re a cocktail lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who enjoys a good story with your drink, this podcast is for you. And trust me, after hearing some of these backstories, you’ll never order a shot of bad tequila again.


]]> Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love.

Each episode, we’ll travel somewhere new to dive into a local drink that captures the heart and soul of a place, and the people who pour them. From small batch mezcal made in small towns across Oaxaca to the big gin brands from London that you've been drinking in G&Ts for years... we're covering it all!

Whether you’re a cocktail lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who enjoys a good story with your drink, this podcast is for you. And trust me, after hearing some of these backstories, you’ll never order a shot of bad tequila again.


]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:45:35 -0600 Caro Griffin Caro Griffin 141 Welcome to Between Drinks, a new podcast where we dive into the stories behind the drinks you love… and the drinks you’re about to love.

Each episode, we’ll travel somewhere new to dive into a local drink that captures the heart and soul of a place, and the people who pour them. From small batch mezcal made in small towns across Oaxaca to the big gin brands from London that you've been drinking in G&Ts for years... we're covering it all!

Whether you’re a cocktail lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who enjoys a good story with your drink, this podcast is for you. And trust me, after hearing some of these backstories, you’ll never order a shot of bad tequila again.


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