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So Who Invented the Negroni After All?
Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw

So Who Invented the Negroni After All?

The Negroni’s origin is far from simple. " Rife with contradictions, apparent lies, and even crazier possible truths, the conflicting stories of the true creation of the Negroni are a twisted set of yarns involving multiple generations of European royalty, high fashion, West Africa, an Italian cowboy, and some journo from Spokane", writes Wija for the Seattle Times.

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Barrelsmith Hosts Virtual Cocktail Party at NextTribe Event
Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw

Barrelsmith Hosts Virtual Cocktail Party at NextTribe Event

With a promise to make “every sip sublime,” a Wilton couple has created a line of barrel-aged, craft cocktails under the brand name, Barrelsmith.

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, results from this year’s soft launch of the bottled, ready-to-drink cocktails have been encouraging, according to owners Martha Outlaw and Matt Ellenthal.

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Matt and Martha Share a Similar Heritage
Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw

Matt and Martha Share a Similar Heritage

Barrelsmith founders share a similar heritage. Our ancestors seemed to have an affinity for creating and distributing spirits as well!

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