Steve Kirwan
Executive Editor
Steve Kirwan is a seasoned whiskey influencer with over 25 years of experience reviewing and writing about whiskey, wine, and related topics. He’s the founder and editor of multiple whiskey websites, including Single Malt USA and Whiskey Trends, and the editor of our sister publication, Arizona Globe. He is currently writing the definitive book on American Single Malt Whiskeys. Follow on LinkedIn and FaceBook.
Gillian G Gaar
Gillian G. Gaar is the author of several books (check them out here) and has written for numerous publications worldwide. She loves learning about new cocktails (especially tropical ones) but still appreciates the classics (gin & tonic, margarita, Moet et Chandon). Her favorite place to sip a mai tai is Halekulani’s House Without a Key. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter. She lives in Seattle. Gillian is our Tiki expert!
Sam Green
Respected entrepreneur, book author, content creator, and reviewer/educator with a love of whiskey and fine spirits. Awarded a commission as a Kentucky Colonel for his work in the whiskey and spirits industry, especially Bourbon. You can find Sam on social media platforms under the username @ScribeOfSpirits, including YouTube and Instagram, and on his website, Scribe of Spirits. Visit https://knash.co/m/scribeofspirits for links to his works. Sam’s book, Beginner’s Guide to Whiskey, is available here.
Amy “Whiskey” Lynch
Amy Lynch is an Indianapolis-based freelance writer specializing in Midwestern food and travel. She enjoys road trips, Kentucky bourbon, books, live music, and breakfast all day. She’s written for the Indianapolis Star and the Chicago Tribune/Chicagoland Publishing and spent two years in Los Angeles pursuing a screenwriting career. You can read more from Amy at her website, AmyLynch.wordpress.com.
Jules Polonetsky
Jules Polonetsky is a Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 3 Certified wine expert who focuses on kosher wines when not occupied with his day job as CEO of a tech policy think tank. He is co-editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Consumer Privacy, a former Consumer Affairs commissioner of New York City, and a former state legislator. You can find him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter(X), where he writes about wine, tech policy, travel, politics, and consumer issues.
Brian Rooney
Brian Rooney is a freelance food and drink writer and an avid home cook and baker. Brian has written on kitchen tips, beer and cocktail history, and whiskey/spirit reviews. He earned a Communication and Media Arts degree at Montclair State University, where he became Opinion Editor at the student newspaper, The Montclarion. Since graduating, Brian has contributed to publications such as Whiskey Advocate, LuxExpose, and Tasting Table. LinkedIn. Clippings.
Peter Zimmermann
Peter Zimmermann is a senior wine and beverage industry professional. Featured writer for Wine and Whiskey Globe. He’s a former Master of Whisky for Diageo’s portfolio of brands, including Bulleit Bourbon and Rye, George Dickel Tennessee whiskies, The Classic Malts of Scotland, Crown Royal, Bushmills, Buchanan’s, and Johnnie Walker. He recently completed his Advanced Wine Analysis Degree at UC Davis. He lives in Northern California. Peter on LinkedIn
Kris LeBoutillier
Kris LeBoutillier is a former photojournalist, commercial photographer, corporate content writer and producer, and gin and bourbon aficionado. He’s covered news, travel, food, and drink in the Asian Pacific for 25 years, reviewing many of the region’s finest restaurants, distilleries, and wine bars. He tuned his palate over years of covering food and beverages for magazine clients in the media’s heyday. Check out his photo portfolio and agency work.
Becky Garrison
Becky Garrison is a prolific writer, contributing to multiple outlets in several genres. She is a multi-published author, including books on spirituality and health. Her latest book, Distilled in Washington, draws on her wine and spirits expertise to highlight the history of WA State’s distilleries from its earliest pioneer days to the current craft distilling boom. Follow her travels exploring the PNW culture and beyond on Instagram, Facebook,and her website.