[Rebroadcast] How making alcohol from trees could give rural Japan a buzz
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
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The History of Wood Spirits in Japan
Yamazaki 35, a whiskey made from cedar wood that is 1.5 centuries old, sells for $3,500 US dollars. The story behind such a bottle of booze is quite interesting and could have an impact on the Japanese economy. "No one's going to cut down an ancient tree just to make whiskey out of it," says Otska.
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