Author: Jeff Cioletti

I’m Jeff Cioletti and The Drinkable Globe marries my two greatest passions: fine drink and travel. The search for the former usually drives the latter. I'm the author of Imbibing for Introverts, Drink Like a Geek, SakePedia, The Drinkable Globe, Beer FAQ and The Year of Drinking Adventurously. I'm the former editor-in-chief of Beverage World magazine and currently editor in chief of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine I’ve been interviewed on beverage-related topics for CNN, Fox Business News, CNBC, Beer Sessions Radio, Canada's ROB TV, NPR, BBC World, BBC Radio, The Associated Press, The New York Post, Financial Times, Investors Business Daily, Advertising Age, WCBS-TV and several other media outlets. Beyond the journalism gig, I’m also a filmmaker; I wrote, produced and co-directed the feature film, “Beerituality,” a comedy set in the world of craft beer.

The most wonderful time of the year (for drinking)!

Each year, the cocktail bar Mace, in Manhattan’s East Village, transforms into a winter wonderland known as Miracle on 9th St. In the past couple of years, the concept has expanded to other cities (and countries), including Miracle on 7th St. in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood. The D.C. version takes over three bars, Southern Efficiency,…

Distilled Spirits Council CEO Naasz celebrates new whiskey fund by ringing NYSE closing bell

On a day when the Dow inched closer to 20,000, Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Kraig R. Naasz toasted the new WSKY ETF and joined in ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). “With spirits sales booming in both the United States and around the world, it seems fitting that…

USA Trade Tasting Announces ‘Unique & Innovative Products Pavilion’

When the USA Trade Tasting returns to New York City May 16-17, 2017, it will unveil a new feature, the “Unique & Innovative Products Pavilion,” (UIPP) a showcase of spirits, wine and beer brand innovation from around the world. ‘The Idea is to make New York the first test market around the globe for new…

GABF 2016: Germany and Bohemia By Way of Denver

And, we’re back! Took a bit of an extended hiatus from the videos while I was finishing up my third book, titled “The Drinkable Globe” (I know, how original). The book, from Turner Publishing, is scheduled to drop September 2017. I’ve also changed the name of the video series from The Drinkable Week to The…

Invest in Tambour Original sodabi

Sodabi, made from distilled palm nuts, is the traditional spirit of the West African country of Benin. The brand Tambour Original is looking to bring this tradition to the rest of the world and there’s a crowdfunding campaign to invest in an expansion. The campaign ends tonight! Here’s the link: https://wefunder.com/tambour.original

The Drinkable Week: Polish Vodka Crawl

I’ve always had a bit of a difficult relationship with vodka, but a recent trip to Gdansk and Warsaw, Poland completely turned me around. (It may have been the pickles!) I also got to stroll through fields of rye that ultimately will become Belvedere Vodka .