Tell us about your career so far?
I am a luxury spirits, lifestyle and travel publicist that currently manages the PR for The Last Drop and many more spirits brands at Sazerac – including the American Whiskeys produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery and Cognacs from Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac among others.
Prior to joining Sazerac, I led PR for international spirit and hospitality brands including House of Suntory, Bowmore, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Crystal Cruises and more while at various New York City-based agencies.
What does your position with The Last Drop Distillers and Sazerac entail?
At my core, I am a storyteller: I share the unique stories behind our brands to media and influencers, who then share these stories with consumers. We all know that taste is subjective and personal; however, the stories are authentic and real. One might not think they like ports in general, but it’s impossible to deny the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try two ports from the same vineyard with one produced 100 years before the other, such as The Last Drop’s “Centenario” Duo of Tawny Ports.
In epicurean culture, one of the best ways to influence one’s perception beyond taste alone is via storytelling. And we have so many remarkable stories to tell with each remarkable Last Drop release.
As Rebecca always says, “age is not the defining factor that determines whether or not a spirit is worthy of bottling: it must have the perfect balance of character, vitality, rarity and, of course, remarkability.”