The Spirits Journal

The Spirits Journal is a digital publication dedicated to exploring the cultural and scientific side of distilled spirits.
It brings together research, reflection and storytelling to make complex topics accessible — from production chemistry and sensory analysis to history, language and craft.

Each issue blends technical precision with curiosity, inviting readers to see spirits not just as drinks, but as expressions of human creativity and evolution.


Written with the same care found behind the bar, The Spirits Journal aims to elevate conversation in the drinks industry and inspire a deeper appreciation for knowledge.

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Logo for The Spirits Journal featuring a stylized bottle and swirling design on a maroon background.
Graphic of a cheerful man with a headset and bow tie, holding a wine glass, with a speech bubble containing a graduation cap, and bottles of alcohol in the background.
Ancient distillery with a large wooden barrel filled with fermenting mash, a distillation still in the background, and a window on the wall. A thought bubble shows a bottle of whiskey.