Some people have jobs that are incredibly cool: supermodels, international spies, astronauts. And some people have jobs that seem enviably cushy, like mattress testers or chocolate tasters. Into the center of this Venn diagram of desirable careers step the whisky ambassadors of the world, a cadre of spirits-savvy professionals whose lifes work is to teach you about the wonders of whisky.

They represent single malts, blends, Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey and more. We talked to four of them. Each came to their ambassadorships in different ways, but they now have one thing in common: jam-packed, multi-city schedules loaded with account visits, staff tastings and trainings, launches, sampling events and high-end, chef-driven whisky dinners that highlight their products.

Their daily work routines vary, but its usually a mix of administrative paperwork and research, planning for events, attending events, meeting with current and potential customers and traveling. They work from home offices, on planes and at their hotels, with occasional trips to distilleries or headquarter facilities a few times a year.

Their job is to be the go-to expert on everything pertaining to their brand, and to interest, engage and entertain everyone with whom they interact. They stay up-to-date on their industry as well as the wider world of food and beverages, find ways to promote the unique qualities of their products and do it all while remaining fresh, cheerful and on whenever theyre working (which is a lot of the time).

Heres what its like to live the life of a whisky ambassador in Edinburgh, London, Minneapolis and New York.