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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Bordeaux Grand Cru : le guide complet pour acheter en Suisse
Des premiers crus de Pauillac aux pépites de Saint-Émilion — guide complet pour acheter du Bordeaux Grand Cru en Suisse : appellations, millésimes, conservation et sélection.
Bordeaux Vintages Guide 2009-2022: Best Years to Buy and Cellar
By Johan Clerc — Founder, Wines & Spirits SA · 25+ years sourcing Bordeaux Grand Cru · Switzerland In Bordeaux,
Dom Pérignon: The Definitive Vintage Guide to Champagne’s Most Prestigious Cuvée
Few names in wine command the same instant recognition. Dom Pérignon — the Benedictine monk, the cellar master, the bottle
Buy Rare American Craft Beer in Switzerland | Ultimate Guide
Buy rare American craft beer in Switzerland — Side Project, Toppling Goliath, Half Acre and more. Delivered to Switzerland, the
Yamazaki 25 Mizunara: Suntory’s Rarest Japanese Whisky
By Johan Clerc — Founder, Wines & Spirits SA · 25+ years sourcing Japanese whisky · Switzerland Suntory has released
Dom Pérignon Champagne — The Ultimate Collector’s Guide
There are champagnes, and then there is Dom Pérignon. Since its first vintage in 1921, this prestige cuvée from the
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.