Whiskey and Tea with Irene Tan

Richard and So-Han welcome special guest Irene Tan to the West China Tea House and Whiskey Provisioner. Irene, a distinguished figure in the whiskey world from Connecticut, shares her journey from being a software engineer to becoming a Level 4 whiskey sommelier. We dive into her experiences in blending whiskey, her move from wine to whiskey, and her connections with notable distilleries like Whistle Pig and Kings County.

Irene also offers insights into her whiskey collaborations, such as the cigar blend project with Andalusia. As the conversation flows, so does the tea, with discussions on the similarities and differences between blending tea and whiskey, and the traditional methods of tea preparation. This episode offers a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and cross-culture beverage appreciation. ⸺ 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.comGuest - Irene Tan https://whiskymentors.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/whiskymentors/