Antonio Querin
Spirits with Smoke Inc.

Antonio Querin is the co-founder of Spirits with Smoke, a Calgary based business that creates artisan smoke boards which add a dash of sophistication and depth to any cocktail. Spirits with Smoke make cocktail smoking accessible with smoked cocktail barware that completes any bartender or cocktail enthusiast’s arsenal.

They produce cocktail smoking boards and cocktail smoking kits. Their kits make it easy for the home bartender to experiment with new flavors, expand their palettes and create elevated cocktails.

Much like a well-stocked bar, Fuse33 acts as a fantastic resource for small business owners, including Antonio. As a result of their membership, they have access to a variety of quality equipment and, most importantly, the incredibly supportive community at Fuse33.

Increased Production

Spirits with Smoke sells across North America, as well as in Europe and Australia. Fuse33 has helped them scale up production to handle their increase in sales. Antonio creates their line of cocktail smoking boards and bricks at Fuse33.

Not only has Fuse33 has provided Spirits with Smoke with an encouraging environment to increase production, but it has also connected them to a network of talented creators. Many of the brilliant woodworkers that they currently employ, were introduced to them in Fuse33’s space.

“With our membership, we have access to a variety of quality equipment, and, most importantly, the community at Fuse33 has been incredibly supportive,” he says. “With access to a variety of tools and space, I can create anything here!”

Through Fuse’s emphasis on collaboration and networking, small businesses like Antonio’s have found the perfect mix, blending their ideas with the connections and talents needed to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

Learn more about Spirits with Smoke at spiritswithsmoke.com.