Kurt Maitland on Muck Rack

Kurt Maitland

New York
As seen in: The Whiskey Reviewer, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Men's Health, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Essence, Andscape, InsideHook, scotchwhisky.com, Whisky Magazine, Men's Health SA and
Covers:  Drinks, Whisk(e)y, Cocktails, Travel, Music, Film
Doesn't Cover: Not sure yet. I'm happy to listen but a man's got to know his limitations.
Just trying to share my love of music and spirits as best I can.....

Get in touch with Kurt

Contact Kurt, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Kurt Maitland’s Biography

Read Full Bio →

Born in Brooklyn, with stints in PA, Boston, and DC before returning to his beloved New York, Kurt Maitland started his whisk(e)y journey with drams of Jameson, the beloved drink of a college friend. From there he moved on to appreciating Maker’s Mark and Knob Creek and has been exploring the world of whiskey ever since. He currently nurses a fascination with old books on the whiskey industry, dead distilleries, and a love of Japanese whisky that led him to be consulted by The Atlantic. Kurt is…

Kurt Maitland’s Journalist Portfolio

See all →
Straight to the Source | Distiller Magazine

Straight to the Source | Distiller Magazine

Sourcing has been part of the spirits industry for centuries. So why did U.S. consumers reject it in the 2010…

View article →
How two sisters are creating new space for Black food books

How two sisters are creating new space for Black food books

African cooking and its influences have spread far and wide. The foods of the diaspora are a crucial part of …

View article →
Whiskey and wisdom from Rob Beatty of the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild

Whiskey and wisdom from Rob Beatty of the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Whiskey has been an integral part of the history of the United States since the country's f…

View article →
The Road Ahead for American Single Malt | Distiller Magazine

The Road Ahead for American Single Malt | Distiller Magazine

Kurt Maitland, author and founder of the Manhattan Whiskey Club, on the market-building work to come for Amer…

View article →
Bottleshop | Distiller Magazine

Bottleshop | Distiller Magazine

Delta Dirt Distillery first opened its doors in April of 2020. It has the distinction of being Arkansas' firs…

View article →
The Story of Black Distilling Is Being Written Now | Distiller Magazine

The Story of Black Distilling Is Being Written Now | Distiller Magazine

Why the future of African American Distilling is Bright and Getting Brighter...

View article →

Articles

Texas Headhunters: Whiskey, Grit, and Groove

|
By Kurt Maitland
| Whiskey Network
The Texas Headhunters are a blues-rock supergroup that released their first album in 2025. The band consists of Ian Moore, Jesse Dayton, Johnny Moeller, who are three legendary Texas guitarists who all share a deep connection to the iconic Austin club owner Clifford Antone. This is the second part of a conversation I had with the band last year (you can find the first part here).
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

Whiskey Market Trends 2026: What Consumers Want Now

|
By Kurt Maitland
| distilling.com
A busy night at Whiskey Ward on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Courtesy photo. We are living through disruptive times — in all senses, and that includes the spirits industry. Whiskey market trends in 2026 are clearly changing, leaving distillers and brands confronting existential questions about younger drinkers, the role of limited-edition bottlings and collector mindset, and whether new products and styles still have a place in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

A Few More Words With Trapper Schoepp

|
By Kurt Maitland
| Twangville Verified
Back in August, we talked with Trapper Schoepp about songwriting, recovery, and his then-upcoming album Osborne. Now that the record’s out in the world, we caught up with him again to dig deeper into his creative process, the challenges of recording the album’s most vulnerable moments, and what it means to write without guardrails. Twangville: As a songwriter, what comes first for you? Is it the melody or a lick or the words? Trapper Schoepp: Well, I suppose it’s a bridge.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 34 licensed articles (35 Total)

Interview

See all →

How is social media changing news?

It often preempts a more informed and researched take on events. It's good to get news fast but it's better to get it right.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Randy Stone, a reporter who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star on the old-time radio show, Nightbeat.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Educating and/or entertaining whoever takes the time to read what you've written.
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified