Story of Spirit: The Rise, Fall & Return of Rum
Chris is joined by a very special guest, writer, researcher, and drinks historian Wayne Curtis author of; And a Bottle of Rum. Together, they examine the rise, fall and rebirth of a spirit category that played a crucial role in the story of not only the Caribbean but America as we know it today.
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TIME AT THE BAR – Federico Pavan, The Donovan BarTIME AT THE BAR is Campari Academy’s series digging into the people shaping modern hospitality. Behind the elegance of the Donovan Bar is a team built on instinct, care and genuine hospitality. In this episode of TIME AT THE BAR, Director of Mixology Federico Pavan joins Campari Academy’s Loris Contro to talk about the experiences […]
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TIME AT THE BAR – DRAMTIME AT THE BAR is Campari Academy’s series digging into the people shaping modern hospitality. In this episode of TIME AT THE BAR, Tristram from Campari Academy sits down owners, Chris Tanner, Simo and Jack Wallis from Dram to talk about what really drives their bar: instinct, culture and the people who make service feel […]
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TIME AT THE BAR - Lorenzo Antinori, Bar LeoneTIME AT THE BAR is Campari Academy’s series digging into the people shaping modern hospitality. In this film, Tristram Fini sits down with Lorenzo Antinori, the mind behind Bar Leone, recently named World’s Best Bar 2025. Shot at Satan’s Whiskers in Bethnal Green, this is an honest look into how Lorenzo thinks about bars, service […]
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Edinburgh Bar Show 20252025 marked the second year of the Edinburgh Bar Show and the Campari Academy UK team arrived in full force! With our good friends Bart & Valentino from Crossroads Consultancy, they delivered an incredibly in-depth session on going Beyond Bubbles, where friends old & new became more acquainted with science of carbonation and its impact […]
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Negroni Edits 2.0The Negroni is a beloved classic, celebrated for its simplicity and the harmonious balance of its three key ingredients: Campari, gin and sweet vermouth. However, as we embrace seasonal shifts, new flavours and ingredients emerge, opening doors for creative twists on this iconic cocktail. With each season bringing distinct profiles, from warming winter spices to […]
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Story of Spirit: Rum a Tasting CourseRum education really became something that started decades ago and the person that really instigated that was The Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell. On the advent of the publishing of his book, Rum; a Tasting Course, where we finally see the distilled down wisdom he has developed over his decades of service to the Rum […]
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How To: Make and Use Miso SyrupAdd umami and depth your cocktails with this easy Miso Syrup.
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David Wondrich Explains Top 5 Drinks of 2022Take a look at Campari Academy's chat with historian David Wondrich, for Deep insights on the best selling drinks of the year
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A guide to 1757 Vermouth di Torino1757 Vermouth di Torino is steeped in history and created with a superior level of care. Discover it’s story and how to serve.