The best bars around the world, according to some industry experts – my latest for Departures.
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How Amaro Has Shifted From Traditional Italian Liqueur to Popular Cocktail Ingredient
I visited Amaro Montenegro outside of Bologna, Italy last month, and wrote about this traditional amaro, and the category as a whole, for Departures.
New York City’s Top Cocktail Bars
There are too many cocktail bars in NYC to choose from, but here are ten I think are worth checking out. Read my latest for Departures here.

Macallan Just Released Their Oldest Whisky Ever—And it Costs $65,000 a Bottle
I traveled to Scotland this month to try The Macallan 72 Year Old, the oldest whisky ever released by the distillery, priced at $65K per bottle. Read my story for Departures here.
10 Best Bars and Restaurants to Try Japanese Whisky Across America
Looking for an increasingly elusive bottle of Japanese whisky? Try one of these bars and restaurants with extensive collections – read my latest for Maxim here.
The Best France-Themed Cocktails for Bastille Day
Want to celebrate Bastille Day this year with some cocktails made with French spirits? Read my latest for Departures here.
Explore four scenic distilleries in the U.K.
I visited four distilleries this past spring – The GlenDronach, Glenglassaugh, Slane Irish Whiskey, and BenRiach – and wrote about it for USA Today. Read here.
These Luxe Airline Perks Transform Flights into Full Culinary Experiences
If you have the cash to spend on first or business class, these airlines serve some pretty good food at 30,000 up in the air. Read my latest for Departures here.
How to Spend the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Dublin is a great city to visit any time of the year, but St. Patrick’s Day is as good as any. Read my story for Departures here.

Holiday Lights Displays Around the World
Looking for some dazzling lights displays to check out this week? Read my latest for CNN Travel here.