FROM THE BARLIST JOURNAL
Distilleries
Europe’s spirits culture is rooted in centuries of tradition, but in 2025, a new generation of craft distilleries is pushing boundaries while honoring heritage. From Scandinavian foragers to experimental whiskey makers in France, these distilleries are reshaping the landscape with innovation, transparency, and respect for local terroir. Here are ten European craft distilleries to watch […]
October 3, 2025
Distilleries
Cognac has always stood as a symbol of heritage, refinement, and French craftsmanship. Yet in 2025, the great Cognac houses are proving that tradition does not mean stagnation. Across the vineyards of the Charente region, producers are embracing innovation while honoring centuries of expertise. From sustainability to experimental blends, these houses are reshaping what Cognac […]
October 3, 2025
Distilleries
Sustainability is no longer a trend in the spirits world; it is a necessity. In 2025, distilleries and brands across the globe are rethinking how spirits are made, packaged, and distributed. From energy-efficient stills to regenerative agriculture and plastic-free packaging, these producers are proving that eco-friendly and sustainable spirits can coexist with world-class quality. Bruichladdich […]
October 3, 2025
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In the rolling hills of Aberlour, Speyside, the GlenAllachie Distillery tells a remarkable story of rebirth. Once a quiet workhorse built in 1967 to supply blends, it has become a destination for whisky lovers thanks to the vision of Billy Walker, who took over in 2017 at the age of seventy-two. For travelers on the […]
September 25, 2025
Distilleries
Billy Walker stands as a defining example of resilience and vision in Scotch whisky. In 2017, at the age of 72, he purchased the GlenAllachie Distillery in Aberlour, Speyside, and began one of the most remarkable second acts in modern whisky history. For Walker, whose career had already included transformative work at BenRiach, GlenDronach, and […]
September 25, 2025
Distilleries
In the northern reaches of Martinique, beneath the looming presence of Mount Pelée, lies one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated rum distilleries. Rhum J.M, founded in 1845, has built its reputation on agricole rum, a style unique to French overseas territories that distills directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. This choice, rooted in […]
September 23, 2025
Distilleries
For whisky lovers, there are few pilgrimages as rewarding as the road to Dufftown. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Speyside, this modest town of fewer than 2,000 residents has earned the title of Scotland’s “Whisky Capital.” To walk its streets is to step into two centuries of whisky-making history, with distilleries clustered so […]
September 23, 2025
Distilleries
In the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the air carries the scent of oak and malt, stands one of the country’s most revered whisky producers. The GlenDronach Distillery, founded in 1826, remains a cornerstone of Highland whisky heritage. Its story is one of resilience, craftsmanship, and devotion to the sherry cask tradition that has […]
June 20, 2025
Distilleries
Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of Pajottenland in Pepingen, Belgium, De Cort Distillery embodies a rare harmony between tradition, innovation, and sustainability. Founded in 2013 by Manu De Cort and his family, the distillery operates on a century-old farm whose agricultural past has been carefully transformed into a home for modern Belgian distilling. What […]
June 20, 2025
