Distilleries Industry Blogs

Alcademics

Independent spirits and cocktail blog by Camper English, known for deep dives into water chemistry, ice, and distillation techniques. Medium: blog.

https://www.alcademics.com Readership: 80,000

Alcohol Professor

Education-focused drinks site covering spirits history, distilling, and category primers with industry voices. Medium: online magazine/blog.

https://www.alcoholprofessor.com Readership: 150,000

Breaking Bourbon

Bourbon-focused publication featuring reviews, release calendars, and brand/deep-dive articles that distillers watch. Medium: blog/news site.

https://www.breakingbourbon.com Readership: 400,000

Cocktail Wonk

Rum-leaning spirits blog with detailed distillery profiles, production explainers, and category guides. Medium: blog/newsletter.

https://www.cocktailwonk.com Readership: 120,000

Distiller

Consumer spirits platform with expert reviews and education; strong reach among enthusiasts exploring brands and bottles. Medium: editorial blog within app/website.

https://distiller.com/articles Readership: 600,000

Distillery Trail

Industry news hub tracking craft distilleries, equipment, legal updates, and events across the U.S. Medium: B2B news site/blog.

https://www.distillerytrail.com Readership: 180,000

Drinkhacker

Long-running site covering spirits reviews, brand news, and product launches across whisky, rum, tequila, and more. Medium: blog.

https://www.drinkhacker.com Readership: 500,000

Fat Rum Pirate

Independent rum review site known for in‑depth tasting notes and category commentary valued by rum producers. Medium: blog.

https://www.thefatrumpirate.com Readership: 90,000

Fred Minnick

Author and spirits commentator Fred Minnick covers whiskey industry news, trends, competitions, and reviews. Medium: blog/podcast/YouTube.

https://www.fredminnick.com Readership: 220,000

Imbibe Magazine

Award‑winning drinks publication with strong coverage of spirits, producers, and cocktail culture. Medium: magazine + website/blog.

https://www.imbibemagazine.com Readership: 350,000

Malt Review

Independent review collective assessing whiskies and distilleries with transparent scoring and long-form essays. Medium: blog.

https://malt-review.com Readership: 200,000

Master of Malt Blog

Retailer-run editorial covering new releases, distillery visits, and production explainers with high enthusiast reach. Medium: blog.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/blog/ Readership: 1,500,000

Mezcalistas

Leading resource on agave spirits with deep distillery profiles, category news, and producer advocacy. Medium: blog/news site/events.

https://www.mezcalistas.com Readership: 130,000

Punch

James Beard–award winning drinks site from Vox Media, covering spirits culture, producers, and cocktails. Medium: digital magazine/blog.

https://punchdrink.com Readership: 800,000

Spirits Business

Global trade title for the spirits industry with breaking news, analysis, and brand features. Medium: B2B news site/magazine.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com Readership: 1,200,000

Tequila Aficionado

Agave-centric outlet with reviews, interviews, and category education geared to both pros and fans. Medium: blog/podcast/streaming.

https://tequilaaficionado.com Readership: 250,000

VinePair

Consumer drinks authority with large reach; extensive spirits coverage, trend reports, and brand storytelling. Medium: digital magazine/blog.

https://www.vinepair.com Readership: 3,500,000

Whisky Advocate

Legacy whisky title featuring distillery spotlights, education, and release news read by trade and consumers. Medium: magazine + website/blog.

https://www.whiskyadvocate.com Readership: 900,000

WhiskyCast

Long‑running whisky podcast and site offering weekly industry news, interviews, and tasting notes. Medium: podcast + blog.

https://whiskycast.com Readership: 110,000

Whiskey Wash

News and reviews across American and world whiskies with brand interviews and education. Medium: blog/news site.

https://thewhiskeywash.com Readership: 300,000