David Zivan

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David Zivan

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David Zivan was the founding editor of wineandwhiskeyglobe.com, and before that served as the National Wine and Spirits Editor for Modern Luxury publishing. He currently works as the Lead Writer for Lyric Opera of Chicago, and is studying for his WSET 2 certification.

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On the Face of It: How to Read a Burgundy Label

The most information-packed wine labels – like those from Burgundy, for in-stance – can be disorienting. But we’re happy to show you around.

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Meet the Maker: Whiskey Chef de Cuisine Kaveh Zamanian, Founder of Rabbit Hole

In just over a decade, Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian has put his brand squarely on the map for anyone on a serious bourbon journey.

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Wine Collectors vs. Watch Collectors: Closer Than You May Think

Wine and watches are two very different products. The nuances of collecting each are very different. However, at a more macro level, the similarities border the uncanny.

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Your Name Here: Customization in the Spirits Realm

Watchonista’s intrepid spirits contributor takes a leap of faith and uses the inter-net to order a custom-blended brown spirit with his own bespoke label. Was it a sipper’s fantasy? Yes, but in more ways than one.

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Meet the Maker: Rum Innovator Alexandre Gabriel

Alexandre Gabriel has led one of the leading French cognac houses for over two decades. But history will likely remember him best for bringing his remarka-ble blending prowess and inquisitive, experimental nature to rum.