THE TEAM 

Downtime Cocktails, Inc., which created, owns, and manages the Batch 22 brand, is owned and operated by three equal partners.

Marc Marosi, Business Development
A Newport Beach native, Marc is a tech-savvy real estate entrepreneur who brings many years of business experience to the team. Marc has spearheaded the R&D and focus-group testing for Batch 22, and has well-established connections in the world of Southern California bars, restaurants, and wine & spirits.

Matthew Arkin, Master Blender/Operations
Matthew used his passion for a spirit he tasted decades ago to fuel his determination to create a spirit of his own. After months of blending citrus elements with a variety of botanicals and spices, he landed upon a magical elixir that’s uniquely smooth, sippable, and satisfying. In the process, he has redefined what aquavit can be and has forged a new category for the American market.

As he was building his successful career as a film-and-stage actor, Matthew also had the opportunity to bartend in New York City, to practice as a lawyer, and to develop a talent for high-end mixology. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University in Orange, California, and Director of the Acting Intensive Program at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa.

Bruce Glassman, Sales & Marketing
For nearly 35 years, Bruce has worked in one form of communications or another. He has been an editor for college, trade, and children’s publishers; he’s started and managed publishing companies of all sizes, and he’s been a writer who has covered everything from biographies to science, as well as the world of food and beverages. As a graduate of The French Culinary Institute in New York City (now the Institute of Culinary Education) and a beer writer for many years, Bruce brings his training and insights into the world of flavor to every project he works on.

 

AWARDS 

TASTING NOTES

Batch 22 is an American aquavit that has its roots in some of the traditional spirits of Northern Europe; we've added our own twists to make it uniquely smooth, warm, and inviting. It’s an aquavit liquor that pairs effortlessly with an infinite variety of mixers and ingredients.

As a mixer, Batch 22 breathes new life into old standards like, the Bloody Mary, the Manhattan, or the Negroni. As a straight sipper, Batch 22 aquavit offers a complex array of aromas and flavors that beg to be quietly contemplated.

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