Festif is hand-crafted by David Bly, a Montreal native whose dedication to crafting cocktails spans nearly two decades in New York and LA’s vibrant bar scenes where he developed a deep appreciation for amaro, often experimenting with the bitter digestifs collecting dust on the back bars. Nostalgic for the bygone era of supper clubs and inspired by the intricate flavor profiles offered by amari, he dreamed of taking his own dinner parties to the next level by creating a house liqueur. Amidst the lockdown, he delved into perfecting his amaro recipes, meticulously experimenting with tinctures of over 100 botanicals to create nuanced flavor and aroma. Inspired by his Canadian roots and a serendipitous encounter with some really delicious Brussels sprouts at a farmer’s market in Montreal, David crafted an award-winning Amaro and a groundbreaking Canadian Fernet, infusing them with the essence of his homeland.He also makes the best dirty martini you’ll ever have and will drop everything to make you one, so drop him a line at david@festifsociety.com.