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Aryn Pepper

Aryn Pepper | Bartender Atlas

Who | Aryn Pepper
Where | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Current Bar | Split Tree
Past Bar(s) | Le Poisson Bleu, Parlour, Two Six Ate
Favourite Spirit | Tequila
Favourite Juice | Grapefruit
Favourite Classic Cocktail | 50/50 Martini
Favourite Part of the Job | Distinguishing unique flavours, pairings, and palates
Favourite After Work Drink | Glass of rosé or bubbles
Favourite at Home Drink | Vermouth on ice with an olive and orange twist
Favourite bar in the world | Two Schmucks (Barcelona)
Best known for | Working in winemaking, being a somm, and being a bit of a “Larry David”
Favourite “at work” memory | Any day I get to explore new techniques and ingredients with guests and peers

What do you collect? Wine keys and lip balms
Favourite thing about your city? People tend to underestimate it.
What was the last photo that you took? My new Ditto plushie next to a bottle of Pearl Morissette
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Japan
Any claims to fame? I started a monthly series called ‘Sedimental Value’ on Good Food Revolution last year! It’s been fun to write about the world of wine and beverage.

Prosecco or Cava? col fondo, an unfiltered style of prosecco
Angostura or Peychaud’s? Peychaud’s
Singapore or San Francisco? Singapore
Grapefruit or Pineapple? Grapefruit

Are you available for freelance gigs? Absolutely!
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