Hello folks,

We were privileged to be joined in conversation on this episode by Jota Tanaka, Master Blender for the Fuji Gotemba Distillery. Jota has had a fascinating career — he started his career in the drinks industry through winemaking and he is a 2022 inductee into The World Drinks Awards Whiskies Hall of Fame; a recognition of his contribution to the world of whisky.

In the episode, we also take a deep dive into the history of the Fuji Distillery and its production process, among other topics.

On the podcast we sampled:

Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whisky: https://www.whiskyshop.com/fuji-single-grain-japanese-whisky

Fuji Blended Japanese Whisky: https://www.whiskyshop.com/fuji-blended-japanese-whisky

Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky: https://www.whiskyshop.com/fuji-single-malt-japanese-whisky

I was joined on the chat with my colleague David Miller, manager of The Whisky Shop Birmingham.

I hope you enjoy listening.

Cheers,

Luke Crowley Holland

The W Club made a trip to Nc'nean and caught up with Head of Sustainability Amy Stammers, touching on her new quiet rebels release. This episode was recorded in September 2024.

You can shop all things Nc'nean at https://www.whiskyshop.com/

Nc'nean Organic Quiet Rebels Amy is available here: https://www.whiskyshop.com/nc-nean-or...

The W Club made a trip to the Isle of Mull and caught up with Tobermory Distillery Manager Scott Stewart. This episode was recorded in Spetmeber 2024.

You can shop all things Tobermory and Ledaig at https://www.whiskyshop.com/

Tobermory: https://www.whiskyshop.com/single-malt-scotch-whisky/distilleries/tobermory

Ledaig: https://www.whiskyshop.com/single-malt-scotch-whisky/distilleries/ledaig The

The W Club's Luke Crowley Holland is joined for this first episode of 'The W Club Meets' by Ardray 'Chief Blender' Calum Fraser and Ardray Brand Ambassador Stephanie Peck to discuss the release of this exciting new Scotch, with a Japanese twist.

Officially launched at The Whisky Shop, this exceptional new release is made with several single malt Scotch whiskies, all balanced with Japanese expertise. Crafted to perfection by the Japanese team behind Hibiki & Yamazaki.

It’s currently available from The Whisky Shop at £60.00 per bottle.
https://www.whiskyshop.com/ardray-blended-scotch-whisky

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