FROM THE BARLIST JOURNAL
Guides & How-To
Creating a home bar is not just about collecting labels; it is about curating an experience that celebrates craftsmanship and taste. From the first pour of whisky to the final swirl of vermouth, the foundation of every great collection begins with the Essential Bottles that define balance, versatility, and authenticity. These twelve spirits form the […]
November 25, 2025
Distilleries
In the world of Scotch whisky, where every drop is measured in patience and tradition, few figures command the same quiet respect as Stewart Laing. His journey, spanning over five decades, reflects both the artistry and endurance that define Scotland’s greatest cultural export. From his early days learning the subtleties of cask maturation to guiding […]
November 20, 2025
Cocktails
From 23 to 27 November 2025, the city of Cartagena, Colombia, will become the centre of global cocktail culture. The Caribbean port will host the 72nd World Cocktail Championship, organised by the International Bartenders Association. For spirit lovers, this gathering is far more than a professional contest. The event creates a moment where the evolution of […]
November 19, 2025
People & Innovation
In the northern landscapes of Sweden, where tradition and innovation intertwine, a distillery quietly changed the course of whisky history. AI in the Distillery became more than an experiment when Mackmyra Whisky introduced the world’s first whisky created with machine learning in 2019. This pioneering collaboration between human craft and artificial intelligence marked a new […]
November 16, 2025
Distilleries
Among the quiet warehouses and copper stills of Louisville, a once-forgotten American whiskey has found its voice again. Michter’s Reborn is not simply a comeback; it is the story of a distilling legacy that vanished from memory and returned stronger than ever. The rebirth of Michter’s reflects the enduring power of heritage, craftsmanship, and authenticity, […]
November 15, 2025
People & Innovation
Across the global drinks landscape, a remarkable wave of innovation is being led by women who redefine what it means to create, curate, and inspire. Their influence reaches far beyond the bar, the vineyard, or the distillery. They are visionaries and innovators, shaping how the world tastes and experiences its favorite spirits. In 2025, these […]
November 10, 2025
Discovery and Education
Across the whisky world, a quiet transformation is taking place in the depths of oak and time. Master distillers are exploring new ways to shape flavor, breathing innovation into tradition through the art of cask finishing. What began as an experiment has become one of the most creative movements in modern whisky making. These cask […]
November 9, 2025
Discovery and Education
The Most Essential 10 Tools Behind every unforgettable cocktail lies more than just skill and imagination. It begins with the quiet rhythm of preparation, the gleam of polished metal, and the bartender’s tools that turn ingredients into experiences. The craft of bartending has evolved over centuries, yet the bartender tools remain symbols of precision, creativity, […]
November 8, 2025
Famous Bars
When night falls, certain streets around the world come alive with the pulse of music, laughter, and clinking glasses. These neighborhoods are not just places to drink but living communities of creativity, rhythm, and celebration. From hidden European lanes to neon-lit Asian alleys, each destination tells a story of its own. These are the bar […]
November 7, 2025
