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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Rare Craft Beer Europe — The Ultimate Guide
Looking to buy rare craft beer in Europe? You are searching in the right place. The finest European craft breweries
Karuizawa Whisky — The Ultimate Collector’s Guide
If you want to buy Karuizawa whisky, you are searching for one of the rarest and most collectible spirits on
Jacques Selosse: The Complete Guide to Champagne’s Most Sought-After Grower
If you have spent any time exploring the world of grower champagnes, one name surfaces above all others: Jacques Selosse.
The Complete Guide to Japanese Single Malt Whisky
By Wines & Spirits SA · Eclépens, Switzerland Japanese single malt whisky has become one of the most sought-after spirits
Craft Beer Switzerland: The Complete Guide for Beer Lovers
By Wines & Spirits SA · Eclépens, Switzerland Switzerland is not the first country that comes to mind when you
Dom Pérignon 2009 Luminous Magnum: The Art of Champagne as a Complete Sensory Experience
By Wines & Spirits SA · Eclépens, Switzerland Few bottles in the world of Champagne carry the weight of expectation
The World’s Most Legendary Ghost Distilleries
The Connoisseur’s Guide The World’s Most Legendary Ghost Distilleries Why closed distilleries like Karuizawa, Port Ellen, Brora, and Rosebank have
Yoichi vs Miyagikyo: Which Nikka Japanese Whisky Should You Buy in 2026?
Expert buying guide — By Wines & Spirits SA, 25+ years sourcing Japanese whisky You’ve narrowed it down to Nikka.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Rare Japanese Whisky in 2026
By Johan Clerc — Founder, Wines & Spirits SA · 25+ years collecting Japanese whisky · Published April 2026 Rare