The Connoisseur’s Guide The World’s Most Legendary Ghost Distilleries Why closed distilleries like Karuizawa, Port Ellen, Brora, and Rosebank have become the holy grail of whisky collecting — and what every serious investor needs to know. In the world of rare whisky, few terms carry more mystique than ghost distillery. The phrase evokes silent stills,…
Expert buying guide — By Wines & Spirits SA, 25+ years sourcing Japanese whisky You’ve narrowed it down to Nikka. Now you’re stuck between Yoichi and Miyagikyo — the two single malt distilleries founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. This guide cuts through the marketing and gives you a direct answer: which…
By Johan Clerc — Founder, Wines & Spirits SA · 25+ years collecting Japanese whisky · Published April 2026 Rare Japanese whisky has transformed from a quiet connoisseur’s niche into one of the most sought-after collectible categories in the spirits world. A single bottle of Karuizawa that retailed for $15,000 in 2013 sold for $435,000…
Cantillon & Belgian Lambics: The Ultimate Guide Published by Johan Clerc — Wines & Spirits SA, Switzerland There are beers, and then there is Cantillon. Founded in Brussels in 1900, Brasserie Cantillon remains one of the most revered names in the entire world of craft beverages — not just beer. A bottle of Cantillon Gueuze…
Top 10 Best US Craft Beers to Buy in Switzerland | Wines & Spirits SA ✦ Buying Guide · Wines & Spirits SA ✦ Top 10 Best US Craft Beers to Buy in Switzerland Barrel-aged Imperial Stouts, legendary Barleywines, revolutionary IPAs — here is our selection of the most sought-after American craft beers, available for…
Imperial Stout & Barleywine — The Art of Dark Beer | Wines & Spirits SA ✦ Expert Guide · Wines & Spirits SA ✦ Imperial Stout & BarleywineThe Art of Dark Beer Depth, roast, barrel-aged complexity and noble malt richness — a guide to two of the most extraordinary beer styles ever created. By Johan…
✦ News · Wines & Spirits SA ✦ New Look, Same Obsession. Wines & Spirits SA has relaunched with a brand new shop. However, our commitment to finding the world’s rarest and most exceptional drinks remains unchanged. By Johan Clerc · Wines & Spirits SA · December 2025 Indeed, we are thrilled to unveil the…
La plus ancienne expression de la distillerie entièrement vieillie en fût de Mizunara. La Maison Suntory est fière d’annoncer la sortie du Yamazaki 25 ans Mizunara! Ceci est la plus ancienne expression de son histoire entièrement vieillie dans le vénérable chêne japonais Mizunara. Véritable hommage à l’art et à l’innovation qui font la renommée de…
By Johan Clerc — Founder, Wines & Spirits SA · Switzerland’s specialist for rare US craft beer Side Project Brewing has earned a place among the most celebrated American breweries of the modern era. Indeed, RateBeer has ranked it #2 brewery in the world — twice. Moreover, USA Today readers recently voted Side Project #9…
Beer styles is such a broad term that it barely scratches the surface of what this extraordinary drink encompasses. Most people know the difference between a blonde and a dark beer — but far fewer can name all the major beer styles. Beyond colour, beer divides into distinct families, each with its own brewing tradition,…