EPISODE · Mar 20, 2022 · 17 MIN

Episode 94: Italicus

from Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur · host Matt Birchard

Episode 94 features Italicus Rosolio Di Bergamotto by popular request from listeners. Bottled in 750ml at 20% ABV, or 40 proof and it retails for $40.Enjoy some Italicus with Prosecco and a lot of ice, plus some olives while listening to this episode. Italicus' official website: https://rosolioitalicus.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1500s - Rosolio was enjoyed by Catherine de' MediciLate 1700s - The 17th Duke of Savoy, Vittorio Amedeo III, banned Rosolio from his household and switched to vermouth, which he preferredEarly 2000s - Giuseppe Gallo, founder of Italicus, comes across a recipe for Rosolio di Torino2106 - Italicus is launched2017 - Italicus wins Best New Spirit 2017 at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards2019/20 - Drinks International recognized Italicus as a top-trending brand2020 - Partnership with Pernod Ricard announced2021 - Italicus is available in more than 40 countries and had sales of $5 Million USDKey Cocktails:Italicus was designed to go with bubbles. The suggested serve from the bottle is:1 part Italicus 1 part ProseccoLots of IceGreen OlivesBuild in a wine glass and enjoy.References:ItalSpiritsThe Blue GrottoWikipedia Article on RosolioTales of the Cocktail Article on ItalicusMaster of Malt Article on ItalicusPress Release on Partnership with Pernod RicardWinerist Article on ItalicusFood And Wine Article on ItalicusSaveur Article on ItalicusDiffords Guide Article on Bergamot LiqueursCasa Mia Tours Article on ItalicusStartup Spotlight on Giuseppe GalloContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: <a...