The Larder Journal is an independent reference guide to the world's drinks, spirits, dishes and cuisines: what each one is, where it comes from, how it is made and which brands or makers are known for it. Entries are organised by country and shelf so you can browse or search.

How entries are compiled

Entries are compiled from public reference sources, including Wikipedia and other open references, and written in our own words. Each full entry covers history, ingredients and the main steps of how it is made. Shorter entries are still being expanded and are kept out of search-engine indexes until they are complete.

Photos

Photos come from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Each photo is credited to its author with a link to its licence.

Corrections

We make mistakes. If you find one, tell us through the contact page and we will check and fix it. Brand names are mentioned for information only; the brands are owned by their respective companies and we are not affiliated with them.

Alcohol

Alcohol entries are for readers of legal drinking age. We do not sell alcohol or encourage excessive drinking.