F. Paul Pacult - The New Kindred Spirits: More Than 2,000 All-New Whiskey, Brandy, Agave Spirits, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Amari, Bitters, and Liqueur Reviews from F. Paul Pacults Spirit Journal

I doubt that there is an ethanol category (potable alcohol) world-wide that F. Paul Pacult has not evaluated exhaustively. Pacult has developed relationships with the worlds top distillers over the last thirty years that have given him up close and personal access to the explosion of alcohol beverage offerings over that time. This is especially true over the last twenty years that have defined an unprecedented golden age of fine spirits. As a bartender, the two previous Kindred Spiritshave been my go-to guides to the right spirits to define the flavor profile I want to achieve in my cocktails. And now The New Kindred Spiritsexpands that knowledge base to previously little-known spirit categories and to the emerging category of artisanal distilleries.

Dale DeGroff, aka Kingcocktail and author of The New Craft of the Cocktail

Fuelled by a genuine passion for distilled spirits and more than two decades on, F. Paul Pacults The New Kindred Spiritscontinues to answer the need for credible and thoughtful guidance on how to unlock the world of spirits for our greater enjoyment. Pauls independent views and meticulous tasting regimen deliver critiques to trust for the most advanced connoisseur through to the keenest of casual spirits hobbyists. By drawing back the curtain on where tasting notes come from Paul makes the reading of each spirit review all the more meaningful, inviting us each to develop our own vocabulary around the spirits we enjoy and would recommend to friends.

Charlotte Voisey, global head of brand ambassador advocacy at William Grant & Sons Inc.

F. Paul Pacult is the leading spirits authority in the world . . . Ive often heard Paul say that we are living in the Golden Age of spirits. Well, The New Kindred Spiritsis the Gold Standard for the Golden Age, a complete guide to understanding and selecting your tipple of choice, or the best base for your favorite cocktail . . . Whether you want to learn more about a specific spirit, or want to better understand the categories of spirits, history and production, or perhaps you are seeking accurate, professional recommendations of the worlds greatest spirits, this book provides everything that professionals and consumers alike need to understand the spirit world.

Steve Olson, global mezcal advocate for Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal

When it comes to tasting and analyzing spirits, there is only one person I look to, and his name is F. Paul Pacult. In The New Kindred Spirits, Paul not only gives his expert review on thousands of spirits, but he teaches us how to properly taste and judge the spirits we buy. Paul is meticulous with his process and has been for decades. The New Kindred Spiritsis a must-buy for professionals and novices alike.

Julie Reiner, author of The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion, cofounder of Social Hour Cocktails, co-owner of Clover Club and Leyenda in Brooklyn, NY

Kindred Spirits: The Spirit Journal Guide to the Worlds Distilled Spirits and Fortified Wines(Hyperion, 1997)

The Beer Essentials: The Spirit Journal Guide to Over 650 of the Worlds Beers(Hyperion, 1997)

American Still Life: The Jim Beam Story and the Making of the Worlds #1 Bourbon(John Wiley & Sons, 2003)

A Double Scotch: How Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Became Global Icons(John Wiley & Sons, 2005)

Kindred Spirits 2: 2,400 Reviews of Whiskey, Brandy, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Gin, and Liqueurs from F. Paul Pacults Spirit Journal 20002007(Spirit Journal, Inc. 2008)

Buffalo, Barrels & Bourbon: The Story of How Buffalo Trace Distillery Became the Worlds Most Awarded Distillery(John Wiley & Sons, available September 8, 2021)