Grilling Me Softly — Retracing the Family Spirit with Raph Holzer

Fernet Hunter is a modern take on a classic Italian bitter. A delicate blend of Arnica, Orris Root, Lavender, it owes its unique flavors to the forest and nearby Austrian town of Brunnwald. The creation of Raphael Holzer and Neville Kotewall, its recipe dates back to the early 1900’s with Raphael’s great grandfather, Oskar Holzer.

Generations later, Raphael is continuing the family tradition and introducing the spirit to a new crowd with cocktails that complement it fresh hand-picked botanical ingredients.

In this third episode of Grilling Me Softly, Iris chats with Raph about Fernet and his journey from working hospitality to becoming an entrepreneur in the craft spirits world.

Production by MAEKAN & Sunday's Grocery