I’m a freelance spirits journalist, writing for publications including Decanter, The Whiskey Wash, The World of Fine Spirits, and the Keepers of the Quaich’s magazine The Keeper, as well as guest blogging for Torabhaig Distillery.

When not writing, I can be found helping out at Exploring English Whisky events, hosting guests on tours at the English Distillery in Norfolk, and and serving as a spirits judge for competitions including the Global Drinks Awards.

My spirits journey started at Paragraph Publishing, as a writer and editor for publications including Whisky Magazine, Scotch Whisky, Gin Magazine, Rum Magazine, travel retail magazine Travelux, and websites whiskymag.com and thedrinksreport.com. I was responsible for overseeing editorial strategy, managing and producing regular print publications and website content, and planning, posting, and occasionally starring in social media content.

In addition to content strategy, production and editing at Paragraph, I served as a spirits taster for the publications (whiskies, gin, rum, and agave spirits); presented to crowds of hundreds at the Whisky Magazine Awards and Gin Awards; and manned stands at Whisky Live London serving a global selection of whiskies to enthusiasts.

Prior to joining the spirits industry, I spent six years as a journalist for regional newspaper groups in the East of England covering briefs including local news, business, finance, tourism, and education.