ABOUT STEVE KIRWAN and WHISKEY TRENDS
Writer, editor, whiskey lover, problem solver, and rapport builder, Steve Kirwan is a modern-day “renaissance man.” He has reviewed whiskey and wine since the late 1980s, both as a freelance writer and for his blogs. The smashing success of his original blog, “The Wine Journal” (www.WineJournal.com), culminated in a sale to the Wall Street Journal (who continued to publish the website several years after).
Steve continued his writing and reviewing interest by creating several new related blogs- ScotchDrinkers.com and Winelove.com. Like “The Wine Journal,” these new sites expanded exponentially, and Steve also sold these websites, one to an Australian wine writer, and the other to a whiskey distribution company. In 2007, Steve once more delved into the world of wine and scotch, creating The Scotch Report, The Wine Tasting Coach, and Winery Magazine (an industry-insider online news magazine). And, as with his previous endeavors, each of these eventually sold to industry insiders.
In 2012, Steve resurrected the defunct American Screenwriters Association, a U.S.-based international organization tasked with educating and assisting emerging screenwriters, playwrights, indy filmmakers, and producers. Steve still manages “ASA” today, curating and writing useful articles, and providing educational opportunities and other valuable services to new and upcoming screenwriters. (www.AmericanScreenwriters.com).
In January of 2020, Steve reignited his interest in writing about whiskey. Given his depth and breadth of knowledge of Scotch and Irish whiskeys, coupled with his technology background and photography skills, Whiskey Trends seemed a logical next step.
Fortunately, there has never been a better time to appreciate whiskey. The wide array of whiskey choices demands a seasoned guide, and Steve is ideally poised to take on the mantle. He will help lead you through the forest of opportunities, provide you with tools to enhance your understanding and appreciation, and above all, keep you entertained!
SLAINTE!