Tyler Zielinski

Tyler is a NY-based freelance cocktail and spirits journalist, competitive bartender and bar consultant. He is an advocate for sustainability behind the bar, and he enjoys all the nerdiest cocktail-related topics. In addition to his work Inside Hook, his writings have been featured in outlets such as: Maxim, Imbibe Mag, Liquor.com, Whisky Advocate, Bourbon Review, and more. Some say his blood is mostly Fernet Branca, but that myth has yet to be debunked. Keep up with him on Instagram @bon_vivantito.

All Articles From Tyler Zielinski
Trinidad Sour cocktail in a coupe glass

How an Unorthodox Cocktail Like the Trinidad Sour Becomes Popular

The recipe calls for an offensive volume of bitters. So why does it work?

Drink rum, whiskey lover

The Whiskey Lover's Guide to Drinking Rum

Whether you're a bourbon, rye or Scotch fan, there's something here for you

fortify wine

How to Fortify and Aromatize Your Spent White Wine for Cocktails

Waste not, want not

aperitivo hour

It’s Time for Americans to Embrace Aperitivo Hour

It's always cinque o'clock somewhere

Copenhagen-based Empirical Spirits boundary-pushing distillery uses vacuum distillation.

A Noma Alum Is Bringing His Bespoke Spirits Empire to the US

Empirical Spirits creates innovative, multi-sensory experiences in a space typically ruled by tradition

Stuck inside with a bunch of bottles of whiskey? Blend, baby, blend!

Blending Your Own Whiskey at Home Is Easier Than You Think

Want something unique on your liquor cabinet? Just blend, baby.