🥃 POETICA – Spirits Pairing Lab: guided tasting workshop
Looking for a way to raise the bar in your venue or professional work? POETICA – Spirits Pairing Lab at ŠKMER Academy is a focused, hands‑on workshop on smart spirits pairing designed for hospitality professionals. Led by Drago Nosić, co‑founder of Poetica Distillery, and chef Željko Neven Bremec, president of ŠKMER, the session explores how premium local products can directly boost guest satisfaction and revenue.
You will experience:
Guided tasting: a structured flight featuring award‑winning Poetica gins, the “Sonate u likerima” liqueur line and Boem brandy.
Real‑life case studies: actionable advice on integrating pairing into your menu, bar program and special events.
Open professional discussion: an honest exchange on current industry challenges and opportunities.
The workshop is intended for hospitality professionals – primarily F&B managers, directors and venue managers – who want concrete tools, not theory. Seats are limited to ensure quality interaction.
📅 Date: 23 February 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: ŠKMER Academy, Jobova 2, private entrance on the south side of the building (Split)
📧 Registration: info@skmer.hr
📞 Phone: +385 99 319 8961
About the brand: Poetica is more than a distillery – it’s the story of Vrgorac bottled in Croatia’s most‑awarded gin, the conceptual “Sonate u likerima” range and Boem brandy, recognised at top competitions worldwide. This is your chance to preview what’s next from their production line.