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Aperol is a masterpiece of alchemy, distinguished by its vibrant, unmistakable orange colour. Created by Silvio and Luigi Barbieri in 1919, after inheriting their father’s liqueur company, Aperol’s sweet and bitter flavor captivated taste buds across Europe. However, it was the Aperol Spritz, established in the 1950’s that cemented Aperol’s status as a global cocktail icon.

Established in 1998 by visionist Cirilo Oropeza, this unique 100% Blue Agave Highland tequila, utilising both column and pot distillation methods, is the ideal spirit for a margarita or paloma, but there’s much more to this story. Let’s peek behind the label…

Imagine your mentor passed you the secrets to what is now the second biggest premium bourbon brand i...

It’s hard to argue that water, while being critical to our survival, contributes so much more to life and our industry than we care to think; from sprits production or playing an integral role balancing flavours in tasty cocktails! In the US, before the birth of the cocktail and other mixed drinks, it was common […]

Objective of this booklet is not to give an adamant definition of the category, if there is one, but to raise questioning on the matter and deep dive in what is a pivotal player of Low-ABV drinking: Vermouth. We’ll glide through what could make a drink a Low-ABV one, challenging common beliefs and misconceptions, giving […]

Capturing Creativity shows a new approach on the history of Campari, with a focus on the people, production secrets and the extremely important connection of this brand with Creativity and Creative Art. Gaspare Campari single handedly created the Bitter Aperitivo category, but if it was for the liquid alone, Campari wouldn’t be what it is […]

Our From Forest to Glass session is an in-depth exploration of the influence of oak not just to the world of alcohol, but throughout human history. Firstly, we will focus our attention on the broader historical occurrences where Oak has influenced humanities journey through time, along with how the construction of the Barrel changed transportation […]

Aperol is a masterpiece of alchemy, distinguished by its vibrant, unmistakable orange colour. Created by Silvio and Luigi Barbieri in 1919, after inheriting their father’s liqueur company, Aperol’s sweet and bitter flavor captivated taste buds across Europe. However, it was the Aperol Spritz, established in the 1950’s that cemented Aperol’s status as a global cocktail icon.

Vodka is back on the scene and gaining popularity with customers. But what IS vodka? Learn the basics here.

Discover the origins of rum, an international spirit favorite.

Created in the search for the perfect martini, Skyy Vodka has become a cocktail favorite. Discover the history and tasting notes.

Espolon Anejo is the perfect base for this twist on one of the worlds most ordered cocktails.

Created in 1961 by Don Javier Delgado Corona, owner and bartender of La Capilla in Tequila, Mexico. The ultimate example of ritual elevating simple serves.

Learn how to make consistently spicy margaritas.

Try out the Tommy's - a simple Margarita riff!

Jiggers are a mixologist's best friend. With measurements being the key to creating perfectly balanced cocktails, getting the right ratios of ingredients is crucial.

Shaking cocktails does more than just blend your ingredients together. It can also help to improve the texture, get the temperature of the drink just right and add the perfect froth.

Knowing how to correctly stir cocktails can help you to avoid over-diluting your drinks and prevent unwanted air bubbles from forming.

Many popular cocktails require straining when serving, so cocktail strainers are a must-have bar tool. Read about the 3 main types of cocktail strainers, the differences and when to use each one.