ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Explore every Barlist article, guide, and editorial note in chronological order.
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
Famous Drinks
Crafted with reverence for Italian tradition and refined through a contemporary vision, Amaro Formidabile stands among the most distinguished herbal liqueurs of modern Italy. Presented in an elegant 70cl bottle, this artisanal spirit embodies the balance between authenticity and innovation, capturing the timeless essence of the Italian amaro with renewed sophistication. A Legacy of Craft […]
June 20, 2025
Spirits
In the world of fine spirits, the saying “it’s all in the barrel” is more than a figure of speech. It is the truth that separates the good from the extraordinary. Distillation lays the foundation, but aging in wood gives a spirit its depth, warmth, and soul. Increasingly, distilleries around the world are forming collaborations […]
June 20, 2025
Barlist
Long before Cognac became a symbol of French luxury, another spirit quietly defined the art of distillation in the southwest of France. Armagnac, the country’s oldest brandy, traces its origins to the 14th century, emerging from the heart of Gascony, a region known for its pastoral charm and deep-rooted craftsmanship. Here, the rolling vineyards, rustic […]
June 20, 2025
Distilleries
In the world of whisky, conversations about size and prestige often lead to Scotland, home to legendary names like Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. Yet few realize that the title of the world’s largest whisky distillery belongs not to the Highlands but to the shadow of Japan’s most iconic mountain. Nestled at the southeastern base of Mount […]
June 20, 2025
Famous Drinks
In the quiet farmlands of Belgium’s Hesbaye region, where golden barley fields stretch to the horizon, a remarkable story of craftsmanship and ambition has unfolded. Belgian Owl, the country’s pioneering whisky distillery, has captured global attention after its special release, Golden Diamond, was named the 5th best whisky in the world in the 2023 edition […]
June 20, 2025
Barlist
In the quiet cellars of Cognac, France, where the air carries the weight of history and the scent of aging brandy, barrels breathe. Within these dimly lit spaces, clear eau-de-vie slowly transforms into golden liquid, guided by the hands of time and the patience of tradition. The beauty of Cognac lies not only in its […]
June 20, 2025
History
On September 10, 1954, a twenty-year-old Kentucky native named Jimmy Russell walked through the doors of the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg for his first day of work. What began as a humble entry-level position would become one of the most legendary careers in American whiskey. Seventy years later, at eighty-nine, Jimmy Russell remains at […]
June 20, 2025
