Distilling Rob: Manly Lies and Whisky Truths
Robert L. Gard is a former Los Angeles newspaper editor and has written more than 2,500 articles ranging from political exposés to celebrity profiles. He is also an award winning television writer and director.  A respected whisky expert, Rob’s columns and reviews have appeared in Whisky Magazine, Patterson’s Beverage Journal, and The Tasting Panel. He leads whisky tastings and pairing dinners throughout the country.  Rob focuses on the relationship between whisky and writing, using whisky as a metaphor for larger life experiences. Rob's pieces have been described as "writing beyond the liquid.