The Spirits Journal
The Spirits Journal is your go-to source for expert insights into the world of distilled spirits. From exclusive posts and detailed reviews to in-depth discussions, we offer a unique perspective and real expertise. No Marketing fluff.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 28 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 15 days ago |
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Pot Still or Column Still? Why Most People Get This Wrong!
The Stupid Myth
Ask around, and you’ll hear the same idea repeated: pot stills make rich, flavourful spirits; column stills make light, neutral ones, only.
Some people even say column stills are “commercial”(whatever that means) beca...
How Distillers Choose Flavour: Head, Heart, Tails
What Cut Points Are — And Why They Matter
In batch distillation (like with pot stills), the process works like this:
- The liquid in the still is heated, and as the temperature rises, different compounds in the liquid evaporate at...
Juniper, and the botanicals that build Gin
The citrus, the spice, the floral and earthy undertones — exists to shape, lift, or support what juniper starts.
Juniper (Juniperus communis) isn’t just a legal requirement. It’s the anchor of flavour, built from a complex mix of terpenes....
Tequila Has Rules!
One of the Most Documented Categories in the World
After visiting Mexico on a trip organised by Don Julio Tequila, the genius that is Karina Sanchez (Global BA for DJ), and especially after spending time at the CRT, one thing became obvi...
Why Agave Became a Goddess
Long before tequila became a global spirit category, before distillation arrived in Mexico, and long before agave appeared on cocktail menus or luxury back bars, the plant already carried religious, symbolic, and social importance across Me...
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