I updated my roundup for Esquire, with some new entries and updated notes on the classics. Read here.
Tequila
The 10 Best New Spirits of the Year, From Don Julio Ultima Reserva to Bob Dylan’s Whiskey
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.
Kevin Hart Wants His Gran Coramino Tequila to Be “Your Celebration”
I spoke to Kevin Hart about his new tequila brand, Gran Coramino, for Esquire – read my interview and story here.
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.
The 10 Best Tequila Brands to Drink Right Now
I updated my best bottles of tequila roundup for Esquire with some new entries, check it out here.

Solento Organic Tequila Is Our Latest Obsession — Here’s Why We Love This New(ish) Brand
I reviewed the three expressions from Solento Tequila for Spy, and talked to the founder about their sustainability efforts – read my review 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.

The Best Blanco Tequila To Add To Your Home Bar
Blanco tequila is a good place to start when tasting, as it represents the core of the spirit before any aging occurs to make a reposado or anejo. Here are some of the best to try now, both old and new, in my latest for Spy – read here.

The Problem With Celebrity-Backed Tequilas
Love it or hate it, the celebrity-backed tequila trend is here to stay, or so it seems. I wrote about this for Robb Report, with some perspective from its supporters and detractors, who say it might not be good for tequila in the long run. Read it here.

The Hands Down Best Booze to Drink Right Now
2020 was a horrible year, so it’s a good thing some tasty bottles of whiskey, gin, tequila, and everything in between were released. Here are my favorites in my latest for Esquire.
