Established in February 1991, The Spirit Journal: The Independent Guide to Distilled Spirits, Beer, and Fortified Wines is a quarterly newsletter published in the United States that presents information about alcoholic beverages.
The author, F. Paul Pacult, is America’s foremost expert on distilled spirits.
The no-advertising policy and strict evaluation methods ensure unbiased opinions, professional appraisals that are guided solely by product quality, tasting format, and expertise rather than price or reputation.
The Spirit Journal has been the most trusted newsletter on spirits, wine, and beer in America. Published quarterly, it does not accept advertising and, as such, renders unbiased reviews and ratings that are considered the gold standard within the alcoholic beverage industry. According to the newsletter's website, it is "the world's most quoted publication on spirits, beer, and fortified wines."
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