The Story of Spirit – American Whiskey with Reid Mitenbuler

Campari Academy UK’s Chris Dennis is joined by novelist, journalist and researcher Reid Mitenbuler (Bourbon Empire) for an exploration through the historical & cultural significance of the American Spirit.

Part 1

Throughout the first part, Reid & Chris take a walk through the early parts of distillation history in the United States; from apples to corn and beyond.

Part 2

Here Reid & Chris talks about the impact of Grains, taxation and the revolt seen as a circumstance of reaping the benefits of the industry.

Part 3

Reid and Chris focus on the facets of how the industry weathered the indignation of Prohibition and triumphed again after repeal to rebuild itself as a cornerstone of American life.

Part 4

For the final part of this epic journey, Reid & Chris uncover the areas of Legislation, Law & Bourbon in the modern age.

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The Story of Spirit - Scotch Whisky with Tom Bruce-Gardyne

Campari Academy UK’s own Chris Dennis is joined by novelist, researcher and author of The Story of Scotch Whisky, Tom Bruce-Gardyne, to chronicle the journey of one of the world’s most revered spirit categories. Part 1 In part one, Tom & Chris Identify and explore the early days of distillation in Scotland, the revolt and […]

Campari Academy UKs Chris Dennis is joined by historian, novelist and researcher Matthew Parker.

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The Story of Spirit - Rum with Matthew Parker

Campari Academy UK’s Chris Dennis is joined by historian, novelist and researcher Matthew Parker (The Sugar Barons) for a deep dive into the true origins of Rum; a category known for its birth through bloodshed and pain. Part 1 Chris and Matthew discuss the arrival of Europeans into a new land and how this developed […]

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Campari Academy UK Launch Event

The Campari Academy is a first-of-its-kind educational platform for the international bartending community, underpinned by an ambition to educate, inspire, and connect leading drinks industry talent. Having built a strong network of Campari Academy education hubs around the world over the past ten years, from Sao Paolo to Sydney, and cultivated an accessible digital space […]

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A (bar) world reimagined

Find out what is to be done, for a new idea of bar and bartending, according to Campari Academy Creative Director Monica Berg.

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Technology&Design: the future of bars

Hospitality is and has always been a field highly centred around human interaction; whether you provide accommodation for travellers, meals for diners or like many of us, beverages for drinkers – it’s easy to forget all the things that are necessary for this last interaction to happen. Long before you can start thinking about serving […]

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Tricky Questions with Leo Robitschek

Serious questions, funny answers and vice versa: it's Campari Academy's Tricky Questions, and Leo Robitschek sat down with us to face them!

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The Story of Spirit - American Whiskey with Reid Mitenbuler

Campari Academy UK’s Chris Dennis is joined by novelist, journalist and researcher Reid Mitenbuler (Bourbon Empire) for an exploration through the historical & cultural significance of the American Spirit. Part 1 Throughout the first part, Reid & Chris take a walk through the early parts of distillation history in the United States; from apples to […]

Interview

The Story of Spirit - Scotch Whisky with Tom Bruce-Gardyne

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Hospitality Wears White: Alex Frezza and L'Antiquario

Right by the Gulf of Naples, L'Antiquario is bringing old school hospitality back to the city. Find out the importance of a White Jacket with Alex Frezza