The Spirits Explained
New to spirits or just want to dive deeper? Start here. Cover the basics from how spirits are made, to what makes each individual spirit different from the others.
A guide in parts: read in order, or jump to any part.
Spirits · The Spirits Explained
Whiskey: The World of Grains, Barrels & Tradition
An introduction to one of the most diverse dark spirits
Spirits · The Spirits Explained
Gin: Juniper, Botanicals & Herbs
From medicinal beginnings to martinis and everything in between, a beginner's introduction to the botanical world of gin.
Spirits · The Spirits Explained
Vodka: The Art of Simplicity, Purity & Precision
From humble grains and potatoes to the world's most versatile cocktails, an introduction to the deceptively simple spirit.
Spirits · The Spirits Explained
Tequila & Mezcal: The Spirit of Agave, Fire & Tradition
From sun-drenched agave fields to smoky earthen pits, an introduction to Mexico's most celebrated spirits.
Spirits · The Spirits Explained
Rum: The Spirit of Sugarcane, Sailors & the Caribbean
From sugarcane plantations and pirate legends to tropical cocktails and centuries of tradition, an introduction to one of the world's most wonderfully diverse spirits.
Spirits · The Spirits Explained
Brandy: Fruit, Fire & Old-World Elegance
From French vineyards and apple orchards to South American traditions and timeless cocktails, an introduction to the sophisticated world of distilled fruit.