In this episode of Whiskey Provisioner, hosts Richard and So-Han welcome back special guest Daniel Whittington for an in-depth exploration of whiskey and tea. The trio delves into the intricacies of tea production, focusing on Pu-erh tea and its fermentation process, drawing fascinating parallels with whiskey making.

Daniel shares his expertise on Irish whiskey and introduces a special Speyside single malt, Longmorn, known as a "distiller's malt." The group discusses the nuances of tasting both whiskey and tea, exploring how each beverage enhances the other's flavors.Highlights include:A deep dive into tea fermentation and production methodsThe story of Li Shulin, a tea master and So-Han's friendComparisons between artisanal tea production and small-batch whiskey distillingTasting notes and experiences with Longmorn whiskey and Pu-erh teaInsights into tasting techniques and how to guide others in appreciating complex flavorsThis episode, marking the last to be filmed in the current tea house location, offers a rich blend of knowledge, storytelling, and sensory exploration, perfect for enthusiasts of both whiskey and tea.⸺ credits ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.comSo-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy  https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.comDaniel Whittington - guest https://www.instagram.com/rdwhittington/ https://wizardacademy.org/product/build-a-poop-box/ @WhiskeyVault ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisionerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisionerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner