Spirit Journal

The Spirit Journal: The Independent Guide to Distilled Spirits, Beer, and Fortified Wines, established in 1984,[1] was a quarterly newsletter published in the United States that presents information about alcoholic beverages.

[3] The author, F. Paul Pacult, is America's foremost expert on distilled spirits.

[4] The no-advertising policy and strict evaluation methods ensured unbiased opinions, professional appraisals that were guided solely by product quality, tasting format, and expertise rather than price or reputation.

[2] Published quarterly, it did not accept advertising and, as such, renders unbiased reviews and ratings that were considered the gold standard within the alcoholic beverage industry.

[4] According to the newsletter's website, it is "the world's most quoted publication on spirits, beer, and fortified wines."