Join us for a fascinating conversation exploring the parallels between fine Scotch whisky and Chinese tea! Richard and So-Han from Whiskey Provisioner and West China Tea host Stephen Caronna from Compass Box Scotch Whiskymaker to discuss the art of blending. They dive deep into the nuances of blended Scotch whisky categories like blended malts, blended grains, and the famed blended Scotch itself. Stephen shares the origin story of Compass Box and how they pioneered celebrating grain whisky as the "unsung heroes" of Scotch. They taste and compare the original Hedonism blended grain whisky with the new annual release version, noting their distinct characteristics. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as So-Han delves into the world of ancient tree pu'er tea from Yunnan, China. He brews a rare blend called "Immortal Dew" and guides the tasting, highlighting aspects like qi (energy), returning sweetness, and throat resonance. Surprising connections emerge between blending philosophies across whisky and tea. It's a unique exploration bridging East and West, tradition and innovation. Don't miss this insightful discussion merging whisky, tea, art, culture, and the ephemeral nature of special bottlings and harvests. A truly one-of-a-kind experience!
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Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com
So-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/
Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com
Stephen Caronna - guest Compass Box Scotch Whiskymaker https://www.compassboxwhisky.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/stephen.caronna/
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