TWO BROTHERS. TWO CRAFTS. ONE SPIRIT.

A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY. A LOT OF LEITH.

Some stories begin with a business plan.

Ours begins with two Italian brothers, a passion for flavour and the determination to create something of their own.

Meet Fabrizio and Simone.

Two brothers with different talents, a shared Italian heritage and the same belief: the best things in life are created with passion, patience and personality.

Together, their worlds bring the spirit of Italy to the heart of Leith.

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FABRIZIO. THE SPIRIT MAKER.

THE MAN BEHIND OLD POISON.

Fabrizio is the driving force behind the Old Poison distillery.

With a fascination for spirits, botanicals and the art of creating distinctive flavours, he set out to build something that reflected his own vision.

Old Poison is his expression of Italian drinking culture, independent craftsmanship and a refusal to settle for the ordinary.

From the bittersweet character of Italian aperitivi to the complexity of vermouth and the bold personality of gin, Fabrizio's world is one of flavour, experimentation and character.

For him, making spirits isn't simply about filling bottles.

It's about creating something worth remembering.

NOT MADE TO BLEND IN.

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SIMONE. THE ART OF FOOD.

THE CHEF BEHIND BITTERSWEET.

Where Fabrizio found his passion in spirits, Simone found his in the kitchen.

A chef with a creative approach to food, Simone is the mind behind the food at Bittersweet, their other business in Leith.

His world is built around ingredients, flavour and the pleasure of bringing people together around a table.

For Simone, food is more than something to eat. It's an expression of creativity, Italian hospitality and the simple joy of sharing something delicious.

Different crafts. The same passion.

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ITALIAN ROOTS. LEITH SOUL.

Italy gave us our love of food, drink and the moments that bring people together.

Leith gave us a place to make those passions our own.

Independent, creative and full of character, Leith is more than the place where we work. It's part of who we've become.

Here, Italian traditions meet Scottish independence. The aperitivo meets the neighbourhood bar. Old-world inspiration meets a modern, rebellious spirit.

And somewhere between those worlds, Old Poison found its identity.

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CRAFTED WITH CHARACTER.

We believe that real craftsmanship has a human story behind it.

A person with an idea. A passion worth pursuing. A willingness to experiment, learn and create something different.

That's what Old Poison represents.

Not mass-produced personality. Not another bottle designed to look like everything else.

Just an independent spirit with Italian roots, made to be discovered, shared and enjoyed.

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COME AND BE PART OF THE STORY.

Visit Old Poison in Leith.

Discover our spirits, explore the flavours of Italian aperitivo culture, enjoy a cocktail or join us for a tasting.

And when you're ready to discover another side of the brothers' passion, explore the food at Bittersweet.

Two brothers. Two crafts. One shared love of flavour.

OLD POISON — NOT MADE TO BLEND IN.

SALUTE, FROM LEITH.