mixologists

Born in Slovakia, Martin Hudak is for sure one of the world’s best-known bartenders but, also, much more than this. He’s the co-founder of the Sydney venues Maybe Sammy and Sammy Junior and with his team mates Stefano Catino, Paolo Maffietti and Sarah Proietti he travels the whole globe making new experiences.

We met him for the first time at the Venice Cocktail Week 2022… it was love at first sight. He joined Altamura Distilleries in Venice for a Masterclass about the “Art of hospitality” at Experimental Cocktail Club and a Bar Takeover in the luxurious venue of Aman Venice. But this was not the only event we had with him in Italy. In april 2023 we met him again at the Florence Cocktail Week, for other two special events: a Guest Shift at Locale and a Cocktail Launch with Martina Bonci at Gucci Giardino 25.

Words like “unique”, “innovative” or “creative” are not enough to explain the mastery, the talent and the expertise of Giacomo, one of our true friends. We met him for the first time for a truly unique event hosted by Altamura Distilleries at The Four Seasons Florence during the Florence Cocktail Week 2023: “A Night with Paradiso Barcelona”. This Guest Shift (feat. Edoardo Sandri – Atrium Bar’s Head Bartender) gave us the opportunity to enjoy three amazing signature cocktails Giacomo made for Altamura Distilleries: The Cloud, Sea Horse and Voyage. Simply, an unforgettable tasting experience.

Prior to this magical evening, Giacomo also presented a Masterclass with Altamura Distilleries, where he shared his love of hospitality that has propelled Paradiso to being the World’s Best Bar in 2022.