Kurt Maitland
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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.....
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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
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Straight to the Source | Distiller Magazine
The Road Ahead for American Single Malt | Distiller Magazine
The Story of Black Distilling Is Being Written Now | Distiller Magazine
Interview
See all 15 answers →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.