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Dylan Ettinger

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Covers:  scotch whisky, bourbon, rum, tequila, mezcal, gin, spirits, cocktails, amaro, liqueurs, wine, beer, coffee, hospitality, bars, drinking culture, drinking destinations
Doesn't Cover: flavored whiskeys, celebrity tequila,
Freelance booze writer. Contributing editor with Food & Wine. Lifelong fan of the 2025 National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. Opinions are 100% my own.

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Dylan Ettinger’s Biography

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Dylan is a freelance writer who specializes in coffee, cocktails, spirits, the places they're made, and the people who make them. His focus is on exploring the culture, history and little details behind the drinks we all enjoy. He has visited distilleries throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe where he has learned from the experts at the cutting edge of the spirits industry.

He is also a lifelong musician who has written music reviews, feature stories,…

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Artificial Accounts and Bogus Bottles: Social Media Has a Problem With Whiskey Scammers

Artificial Accounts and Bogus Bottles: Social Media Has a Problem With Whiskey Scammers

Whiskey scammers have gotten creative, going so far as to create accounts using extensive false identities to…

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Is the Best Rum in the World Secretly in Grenada?

Is the Best Rum in the World Secretly in Grenada?

Grenada doesn't have a reputation as a rum-producing nation, so when the new distillery Renegade Rum opened s…

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Are Single Rickhouse Bottlings the Next Big Thing in Bourbon?

Are Single Rickhouse Bottlings the Next Big Thing in Bourbon?

Bourbon enthusiasts are a rare breed. It takes a special degree of devotion to comb through Alcohol and Tobac…

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If You Love Spritzes, You Should Know the Difference Between Italian Amaro and Red Aperitivo Liqu...

If You Love Spritzes, You Should Know the Difference Between Italian Amaro and Red Aperitivo Liqu...

The nuances between Italian amaro and red aperitivo liqueurs can be subtle, and are often enjoyed in very dif…

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How Wolf & Crane Built the Largest Japanese Whisky Collection in the U.S.

How Wolf & Crane Built the Largest Japanese Whisky Collection in the U.S.

Los Angeles' Wolf & Crane has amassed one of the most impressive Japanese whisky collections outside the spir…

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The Difference Between Light and Dark Rum Isn't What You Think

The Difference Between Light and Dark Rum Isn't What You Think

Though rum is often classified into light and dark categories, the color has little bearing as to the spirit'…

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Martini Lovers Should Know About This Nearly 90-Year-Old Vodka Cocktail

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| Food & Wine Verified
Long before vodka became a fixture of American cocktail culture, the Gypsy Queen showcased the spirit’s potential in sophisticated, spirit-forward drinks. Made with vodka, Bénédictine, and aromatic bitters, the Gypsy Queen dates to at least 1938 and is one of the earliest documented vodka cocktails in the United States.
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Why Le Bernardin's World-Renowned Sommelier Is Aging Mezcal in Austrian Wine Barrels

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| Miami Herald Verified
Aldo Sohm is best known for his work with wine. As wine director of New York City's three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin , the Austrian-born sommelier oversees one of the city's most prestigious wine programs. Named Best Sommelier in the World in 2008, Sohm has also established himself as a winemaker in his native Austria.
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Why Le Bernardin’s World-Renowned Sommelier Is Aging Mezcal in Austrian Wine Barrels

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| Men's Journal Verified
Aldo Sohm is best known for his work with wine. As wine director of New York City’s three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin, the Austrian-born sommelier oversees one of the city’s most prestigious wine programs. Named Best Sommelier in the World in 2008, Sohm has also established himself as a winemaker in his native Austria. Now, he’s bringing that expertise to an entirely different craft: mezcal.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! My grandparents would let me use theirs when I was a kid.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Constantly learning new things and sharing with an interested audience.

Who do you wish followed you?

Guy Fieri