Mark is a veteran journalist with four decades of experience in broadcast and online journalism, and was recently inducted into the Kentucky Distillers Association’s Order of the Writ for his contributions to whisky-focused journalism. In addition, he has been recognized for his work by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Spirited Awards, the Academy of Podcasters Awards, the Drammies Awards, the Alaska Press Club, and the Houston Press Club. He is a former president of the Alaska Press Club.

Mark and his family own CaskStrength Media, and are based in the charming, yet regrettably dry town of Haddonfield, New Jersey.