Sean Hudgins

Sean Hudgins is a New York City-based marketing, PR and communications professional by trade. Over the course of his career he has orchestrated the launch of multiple new products, organized promotional events of all shapes and sizes, and served as a spokesperson to local and national media alike. His clients and employers have included some of the highest profile beverage brands in the world, including Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Wild Turkey Bourbon and Sapporo Premium Beer.

Sean currently leads marketing efforts for IJW Whiskey Co., a strategic supplier of world class spirits to some of the country’s leading beverage retailers. Previously, Sean served as the Global Brand Manager of Craft Whiskies at Campari Group, where he led the global positioning and strategic marketing for Wild Turkey, Russell’s Reserve, Wilderness Trail and more of the company’s renowned American Whiskey brands. Passionate about all things spirits culture, Sean enjoys drinking his way through the menus of new cocktail bars and experimenting with the various bottles adorning his bar cart (which he built with his bare hands). He keeps a running checklist of new restaurants he needs to visit and is constantly thinking about his next meal. In addition to freelance writing, he's been a lifelong artist and also dabbles in photography. With the exception of the headshot to the right, Sean shot all the photos you see on this website!