A former sommelier turned investigative writer, Juliana brings deep knowledge of fine wines and fortified facts to THE SPIRITS POST. From Napa to Burgundy, she’s poured for diplomats, billionaires, and the truly curious. Her writing uncorks the business behind the bottle elegant, sharp, and always bold.

Once a cocktail consultant for some of New York’s most exclusive speakeasies, Elissa now breaks stories instead of ice. She decodes flavor trends, profiles powerhouse women in spirits, and tracks legislation that could reshape the industry. A keen editor with a bartender’s wit, she knows what stirs a good story.

With a background in CPG marketing and years working brand-side in Southeast Asia’s emerging spirits scene, Jony brings global context and straight-talking analysis to the beat. He’s interviewed distillers in Jakarta, moonshiners in Kentucky, and understands the power of a label that sells before the cork is even popped.