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Aperol: Bartender Magazine Italian Aperitivo Tour

‘Aperitivo’ originates from the Latin word ‘Aperire’ meaning ‘to open your appetite’, and the word is evocative of Aperol, which was first introduced at the International Trade Fair of Padova, a lively and dynamic University town at the heart of Veneto

Bartender Magazine Italian Aperitivo Tour Part 1: Milan

First stop on our Aperitivo Tour was Milan. It’s a city that gets a bit of a bad rap thanks to the smog and congestion but we loved it. There is a real aperitivo culture, stunning architecture and little alleyways dotted with cafes and trattorias are full of twinkling fairy lights and awnings.

Pubs & Pints in Edinburgh

While we’re stuck at home, it doesn’t hurt to dream of future travel plans. In this story you can visit seven of Edinburgh’s best pubs, according to Bartender magazine founder & publisher, David Spanton

Glenfiddich – behind the iconic bottle

It’s likely that Glenfiddich was the first ever single malt you tasted. The distillery began distilling on Christmas Day in 1887, adding The Balvenie distillery in 1892, and five generations later they’re still going