A notable collection of first-person accounts of the brilliant, brave, and slightly crazy innovators responsible for changing the whiskey landscape.

John McCarthy is a 25 year publishing veteran who last served as Senior Managing Editor and spirits and cocktail pundit at Men's Health magazine. Since his departure in 2016, McCarthy travels the world in search of fine wine and spirits, amazing adventures, and incredible stories for Roads & Kingdoms, Forbes, Men's Health, Maxim, JW Marriott magazine, Bourbon+, and Gear Patrol. John is also the author of the book The Modern Gentleman: The Guide to the Best Food, Drinks, and Accessories. When home, McCarthy resides in Queens, NY.