# Distiller Scraper - Whiskey & Spirits Ratings (`lulzasaur/distiller-scraper`) Actor Scrape Distiller.com for whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum, gin, and spirits data including ratings, tasting notes, flavor profiles, proof, age, and expert reviews. - **URL**: https://apify.com/lulzasaur/distiller-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [lulz bot](https://apify.com/lulzasaur) (community) - **Categories:** Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Distiller Scraper Scrape [Distiller.com](https://distiller.com) for whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum, gin, tequila, and spirits data including community ratings, Distiller expert scores, tasting notes, flavor profiles, proof/ABV, age statements, cost tiers, and cask types. ### Features - **Search by name** -- find specific spirits like "Macallan 18" or "Buffalo Trace" - **Browse by type** -- filter by whiskey, tequila/mezcal, rum, brandy, gin, vodka, liqueurs, or other - **Basic mode** -- fast extraction of name, type, score, rating, and URL from search results - **Detail mode** -- visit each spirit page for full tasting notes, flavor profile chart data, description, age, ABV, cost tier, cask type, and expert reviewer ### Input | Field | Type | Default | Description | |-------|------|---------|-------------| | `searchQueries` | string[] | `["bourbon"]` | Spirit names to search. Leave empty to browse by type. | | `maxListings` | integer | `50` | Maximum spirits to scrape (1-1000) | | `scrapeDetails` | boolean | `false` | Visit detail pages for full data | | `spiritType` | string | `""` | Filter: whiskey, agave, sugarcane, brandy, gin, vodka, liqueur, other | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | -- | Optional proxy settings | ### Output Each result includes: | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `name` | Spirit name (e.g. "Maker's Mark Bourbon") | | `brand` | Brand/distillery name (detail mode) | | `spiritType` | Category (Bourbon, Single Malt, Rye, etc.) | | `location` | Origin (e.g. "Kentucky, USA") | | `communityRating` | Community average rating (0-5 scale) | | `ratingCount` | Number of community ratings | | `distillerScore` | Expert score from Distiller (0-100) | | `age` | Age statement or "NAS" (detail mode) | | `abv` | Alcohol by volume percentage (detail mode) | | `costTier` | Price tier as dollar signs: $-$$$$$ (detail mode) | | `caskType` | Barrel/cask type (detail mode) | | `description` | Full description text (detail mode) | | `tastingNotes` | Expert tasting notes with nose/palate/finish (detail mode) | | `flavorProfile` | Flavor radar chart data with intensities (detail mode) | | `flavorSummary` | Flavor category headline (detail mode) | | `expertReviewer` | Name of the expert reviewer (detail mode) | | `imageUrl` | Bottle image URL | | `sourceUrl` | Link to the spirit on Distiller.com | | `searchQuery` | The search query that found this spirit | | `scrapedAt` | ISO 8601 timestamp | ### Example Output ```json { "name": "Maker's Mark Bourbon", "brand": "Maker's Mark", "spiritType": "Bourbon", "location": "Kentucky, USA", "communityRating": 3.45, "ratingCount": 9319, "distillerScore": 87, "age": "NAS", "abv": 45.0, "costTier": "$$", "caskType": "new, charred American oak", "description": "Maker's Mark Bourbon is a wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon...", "tastingNotes": { "full": "Vanilla bean and creme brulee dominate a sweet nose...", "nose": "Vanilla bean and creme brulee dominate a sweet nose, with a touch of spicy oak in the background", "palate": "The palate is soft and sweet, with vanilla upfront...", "finish": "The finish is short and vanilla-forward, rounded out by tannic oak towards the back" }, "flavorProfile": [ { "name": "vanilla", "intensity": 90 }, { "name": "sweet", "intensity": 80 }, { "name": "rich", "intensity": 70 }, { "name": "full bodied", "intensity": 50 }, { "name": "spicy", "intensity": 40 } ], "flavorSummary": "Vanilla & Sweet", "expertReviewer": "Jake Emen", "imageUrl": "https://ip-distiller.imgix.net/images/spirits/...", "sourceUrl": "https://distiller.com/spirits/maker-s-mark", "searchQuery": "bourbon", "scrapedAt": "2026-04-26T12:00:00.000Z" } ```` ### Use Cases - **Whiskey collectors** -- track ratings and scores across your collection - **Bar managers** -- research spirits by type, rating, and price tier - **Content creators** -- build spirits databases for review sites or apps - **Market research** -- analyze flavor trends and price positioning across categories - **Gift guides** -- find top-rated spirits by type and price range ### Tips - Use `scrapeDetails: false` for fast bulk scraping of names, types, scores, and ratings - Use `scrapeDetails: true` when you need tasting notes, flavor profiles, and full metadata - Browse mode (empty `searchQueries`) with a spirit type filter is great for discovering top-rated spirits - Distiller returns 10 results per search page; pagination is handled automatically # Actor input Schema ## `searchQueries` (type: `array`): List of spirit names to search for (e.g. \["bourbon", "Macallan 18", "Yamazaki"]). Leave empty to browse by spirit type. ## `maxListings` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of spirits to scrape (1-1000). Search returns 10 per page. ## `scrapeDetails` (type: `boolean`): Visit each spirit's detail page for tasting notes, flavor profile, description, age, ABV, cask type, and expert review. Without this, only name, type, rating, and URL are returned. ## `spiritType` (type: `string`): Filter results by spirit family. Works with or without search queries. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Optional proxy configuration for requests. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQueries": [ "bourbon" ], "maxListings": 50, "scrapeDetails": false, "spiritType": "" } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQueries": [ "bourbon" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("lulzasaur/distiller-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchQueries": ["bourbon"] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("lulzasaur/distiller-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchQueries": [ "bourbon" ] }' | apify call lulzasaur/distiller-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=lulzasaur/distiller-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Distiller Scraper - Whiskey & Spirits Ratings", "description": "Scrape Distiller.com for whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum, gin, and spirits data including ratings, tasting notes, flavor profiles, proof, age, and expert reviews.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "ROXhPMYKgr1QYxBOD" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/lulzasaur~distiller-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-lulzasaur-distiller-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~distiller-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-lulzasaur-distiller-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~distiller-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-lulzasaur-distiller-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "searchQueries": { "title": "Search Queries", "type": "array", "description": "List of spirit names to search for (e.g. [\"bourbon\", \"Macallan 18\", \"Yamazaki\"]). Leave empty to browse by spirit type.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxListings": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of spirits to scrape (1-1000). Search returns 10 per page.", "default": 50 }, "scrapeDetails": { "title": "Scrape Full Details", "type": "boolean", "description": "Visit each spirit's detail page for tasting notes, flavor profile, description, age, ABV, cask type, and expert review. Without this, only name, type, rating, and URL are returned.", "default": false }, "spiritType": { "title": "Spirit Type Filter", "enum": [ "", "whiskey", "agave", "sugarcane", "brandy", "gin", "vodka", "liqueur", "other" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter results by spirit family. Works with or without search queries.", "default": "" }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Optional proxy configuration for requests." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```