Matt Pietrek is an award-winding author, educator, historian, consultant, and publisher focusing on rum and cocktails. His insights are sought out by many of the world’s top rum brands.
Along with co-author Carrie Smith, Matt wrote Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit, and winner of the 2023 Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits.
Matt is among today’s top educators on rum, presenting at Tales of the Cocktail, Bar Convent Berlin, Bar Convent Brooklyn, the UK Rumfest, Paris Rumfest, Miami Rum Congress, California Rumfest, Arizona Tiki Oasis, and The Hukilau.
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