Jake Emen

Jake Emen is a nomadic travel, food and drinks journalist who spends his time on the road in search of the very best things to taste and try hidden across the planet. He has been published in outlets including AFAR, Barron's, Conde Nast Traveler, Departures, Discover, Eater, Food & Wine, GQ, Imbibe, Maxim, Men's Health, Roads & Kingdoms, SevenFifty Daily, Tasting Table, USA Today, Vice, VinePair, Whisky Advocate, Wine Enthusiast and a wide range of additional publications.

He's visited more than 130 distilleries across 31 countries and six continents, but otherwise has no clue how many countries he's visited. He judges for international spirits and cocktail competitions, once won a Delta Milestone Award for spending entirely too much time in airplanes, and enjoys receiving painful traditional tattoos. Follow his latest adventures at ManTalkFood.com.

All Articles From Jake Emen

Inside Ardbeg Day, Where Scotch Is King and Tradition Is Moot

At Fèis Ìle, the world’s premier whisky gathering, one distillery stands out from the peated crowd

How to Pack Like a Seasoned Pro for Super-Long Trips

Essential packing tips for living and traveling like a nomad

Amangiri Resort: A Luxurious Retreat Awaits

A firsthand look at perhaps the most luxurious resort in all of North America

Travel Like an Art Connoisseur at 13 of the World’s Best Luxury Art Hotels

Ever stayed in a hotel with a Picasso in the lobby? Cause that's in here.

Three Atlantic — Not Caribbean — Islands With Direct Flights From NYC

With direct flights from the US and distinctive cultures, these oft-overlooked options should be on your radar the next time you need some island time

The Era of the Luxury Car Clubhouse Has Arrived

From New York to Malibu, the world's most coveted car brands are building experiential gathering grounds for owners and enthusiasts

The Galápagos Remain One of the Wildest Vacations on Earth

Aboard a Japanese fishing boat-turned-expedition yacht, I got up close and personal with an array of rare birds, sharks, tortoises and more

The Ultimate South Africa and Botswana Safari Awaits

How to partake in a surreal world where wildlife and unparalleled luxury exist in tandem

The Best Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries That Also Offer Guest Rooms

Forget the hotel bar: A growing hospitality trend has seen winemakers, brewers and distillers try their hand at overnight stays

A Week With the Wine World’s Playboy King in “the Real South of France”

For Gérard Bertrand, making biodynamic wine isn't just a vocation. It's an entire worldview.

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling Like James Bond

You might not have an MI6 expense account, but for the right price, you can recreate any of 007’s many glorious vacations

Searching for the Platonic Ideal of the Piña Colada in San Juan, Puerto Rico

The ultimate beach cocktail has a colorful, hotly debated history that you can only really understand by heading to the source

Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Groups

Relais & Chateaux. Preferred. Autograph. What do they even do? And are there benefits?

There Will Never Be a Better Year to Visit the Greek Isles

The views, beaches and palatial accommodations are intact. The crowds, however, are not.

Iceland’s Reopening Is Way Ahead of Schedule. Here’s the Perfect Weeklong Itinerary.

A complete guide to touring the tiny island nation, from its awe-inspiring waterfalls to a spa that lets you literally bathe in beer

The Dadventures: These 14 Epic Trips Are the Ultimate Father’s Day Gifts

From private safaris to heli-skiing in Alaska, these once-in-a-lifetime itineraries will beat anything you can find at Hammacher Schlemmer