The best Spirits newsletters

A personal drinks newsletter by writer Anthony Gladman, mixing opinionated defences of spirits like gin and pastis with memoir and tasting notes. Readers get sharp, witty takes on drinks culture and practical notes on flavour categories and aperitivo brands.

A bourbon newsletter from Bourbon & Banter covering reviews, distillery history, festival coverage and barrel-pick sales, with a heavy promotional emphasis on buying bottles. Readers get news from the bourbon world alongside community tasting invitations and product offers.

A brand-storytelling newsletter from rum and spirits house Maison Ferrand, covering its labels, packaging, cask selections and product origins such as Citadelle gin, Planteray rum and Hogo Monsta. It reads as corporate marketing that promotes the company's products, with some background on production methods and the history of spirits.

Newsletter from an independent American spirits importer and bottler, mixing product announcements, award news, distillery profiles and seasonal updates. Readers get news about featured bottles and the company's views on the craft spirits trade and distribution.

Jigger Daily covers spirits and bar culture through brand news, including launches and marketing campaigns from liquor companies. The sample is mostly reworded press releases about tequila, Irish cream and vodka promotions, so readers get news about brands rather than independent analysis.