Samaroli

In 1968, Samaroli was the first non-British company to select and bottle the great
whiskeys of Scotland, utilizing an innovative and unique technique. He would select a
single cask of whiskey and re-cask it into barrels made of different types of oak. This
process adds additional layers of depth and complexity, beyond the characteristics of
a regular single malt bottling. The outstanding results from this experiment made
Samaroli one of Italy's most acclaimed and revered spirits importers. In the late
1970s, the Samaroli company added rum to their repertoire and began sourcing from
the best distilleries in the Caribbean and South America. The rums are transported to
Scotland for the maturation and bottling process. This allows for longer aging
periods, as the climate is much cooler in Scotland than the tropical regions where the
rum is distilled. This results in more elegant spirits. Antonio Bleve has admired the
passion and philosophy of the Samaroli company for decades. He took over the
commercial management and production of Samaroli's business in 2008. He has
placed an additional focus on "proprietary abilities", which involves blending flavors
from old spirits and power from young ones to rebuild the "whisky soul". These
special casks are bottled as "single" offerings. Working alongside a hand-picked
team of industry experts, Antonio continues to focus on the Samaroli tradition of
finding exceptional single cask offerings through existing relationships and creating
new connections. Whether it's rum or scotch, the hallmark of all Samaroli spirits is
the combination of finesse with unrivaled complexity and depth of flavor.