I was very happy to contribute my picks to Robb Report’s Best of the Best in the spirits category this year. Read the list here.
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The 2021 Esquire Spirit Awards
I was honored to have the chance to write about the best spirits of 2021 (in my humble, subjective opinion) for Esquire. Check it out here.
Robb Report Best of the Best
I was asked to contribute to the spirits section of this year’s Best of the Best list for Robb Report, and had a great time picking and writing about some of my favorite spirits of the year. You can find the list here.

Bruno Mars Launches New Owner’s Reserve Rum With Panama-Based SelvaRey
Pop star Bruno Mars just launched the newest expression in his SelvaRey Rum lineup, the premium Owner’s Reserve. Read my interview with him for Departures here.

Warm Up This Winter With These Top-Notch Rums
I wrote about some excellent bottles of rum to drink this winter, and all year long, for Departures.

From Pappy Van Winkle to The Macallan, 11 Ultra-Premium Spirits Worth Shelling Out for This Season
Some very expensive spirits to gift this holiday season, from classics to new releases – my latest for Robb Report.

The 29 Best Bottles of Booze in 2019
It’s that time of year – I made a list of my fave bottles of booze in 2019 for Esquire. Read here.
The Best Spirits to Give This Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching, so here’s a gift guide I wrote for Departures on some high-end spirits in every category to gift this season.
The Best Spirits to Bring to a Holiday Party
The holiday season is both a source of joy and existential dread… all those parties, family gatherings, work events. Nothing a good bottle of booze can’t cure (or augment) though. Read my latest for Departures here.
The 10 Best Rum Brands to Drink Now
This time around I’m covering rum for Esquire, rounding up the ten best brands to drink now.