The Wines & Spirits Journal
Expert guides, buying advice, and market insights on rare whisky, collectible craft beer, and fine wines — from 25+ years sourcing the world’s most sought-after bottles.
Welcome to the Wines & Spirits SA Journal. Every article here is written from direct sourcing experience, personal tastings, and decades of relationships with distilleries and producers.
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Caroni Rum Guide: Trinidad’s Ghost Distillery and Why Collectors Pay Thousands
Caroni hasn’t distilled a single drop of rum since 2003. Yet it has become one of the most obsessively collected
Forager Brewery: Minnesota’s Best Kept Craft Beer Secret
Forager Brewery in Rochester, Minnesota produces some of America’s most sought-after hazy IPAs and mixed-fermentation ales. A complete guide for European collectors.
Best Grower Champagnes to Buy in 2026 | Complete Guide
From Selosse to Egly-Ouriet — a complete guide to grower Champagne: what it is, who makes it, and how to find the best bottles in Switzerland.
Westvleteren 12 — Why It’s the World’s Most Wanted Beer (And How to Get It Legally)
No beer triggers more fascination, frustration, and outright myth than Westvleteren 12, one of the most legendary names in our
Hill Farmstead Brewery: The Vermont Cult Brewery That Changed American Beer
On a quiet dirt road in Vermont’s remote Northeast Kingdom, far from any major city, sits one of the most
Best Rare Rums to Buy in Switzerland 2026 | Complete Guide
From Caroni Trinidad to Martinique agricole — a specialist guide to buying rare and premium rum in Switzerland, with tasting notes and collector advice.
Anchorage Brewing Guide: Barrel-Aged Wild Ales from Alaska’s Last Frontier
Of all the cult American breweries collectors chase, Anchorage Brewing Company has perhaps the most improbable home base: Anchorage, Alaska.
Vins de Bourgogne : guide du collectionneur pour acheter en Suisse
Pinot Noir de la Côte de Nuits, Chardonnay de la Côte de Beaune — guide complet pour comprendre et acheter les vins de Bourgogne en Suisse.
Best Barrel-Aged Beers to Cellar This Summer — 2026 Edition
Summer isn’t traditionally thought of as stout season. But for collectors, it’s actually one of the smartest times of year