Polot 1882 Makes Its Asia Debut in Hong Kong: 140 Years of Italian Heritage meets the Hong Kong F&B scene with a block party on 8 September
HONG KONG - Polot 1882, the legendary Italian syrup and concentrate brand born in the 1882 laboratory of Giuseppe "Polot" Lochis and a sponsor of The World’s 50 Best Bars, is officially expanding into Hong Kong and the wider Asian market. Now guided by the fifth generation of the Lochis family, Polot 1882 is transforming the HORECA sector by merging 140+ years of artisanal Italian craftsmanship.
By replacing labor-heavy fresh purées and back-of-house prep rooms with long-shelf-life luxury alternatives, the brand delivers absolute flavor consistency and high-performance efficiency without ever compromising on quality. To celebrate this milestone, Polot 1882 has put together a city-wide showcase on September 8, 2026. Taking place across venues hosted by Nikita Matveev (at AER, The Old Man, and Dead Poets), the block party is entirely complimentary and open to the public.
Polot 1882 will be welcoming Filippo Sanchi, the Rimini-born Italian mixologist and hospitality executive to Hong Kong as he takes over The Old Man on September 8th for a Polot 1882 guest shift. He is best known as the Founder and Principal Bartender of Bar S-Otto, a popular minimalist, underground speakeasy located in Shanghai.
The September 8, 2026 Launch Itinerary (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM):
PHASE 1: IGNITE — The B2B Trade Masterclass at Dead Poets
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Target Segment: 100% Core B2B Trade Focus (Bartenders, Baristas, Beverage Directors, Bar Owners, and Drink Aficionados).
The Experience: A high-end technical workshop demonstrating product performance through an immersive taste-to-mocktail-to-cocktail progression. Highlights include exploring the clean profile of Smoke, and refined twists utilizing Yuzu Cordial and Bergamot.
PHASE 2: ENGAGE — Food and Drink Pairing Sessions at AER
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Access: Priority walk-in access for F&B trade; structured booking time slots for public consumers via BistroChat (Strict limit of 150 total sets max).
The 4-Course Experience: A seamless culinary pairing journey featuring a 4-course tasting menu including a crisp yuzu-cucumber zero-proof cooler, a smoked whisky sour paired with the main course, a Tonka bean-expressed Old Fashioned, and a sophisticated cardamom espresso martini digestif.
PHASE 3: AMPLIFY — Filippo Sanchi Takeover Shift at The Old Man
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Target Segment: F&B Network, Nightlife Tastemakers, and Media.
The Experience: An elite, high-visibility guest shift helmed by renowned Italian mixologist Filippo Sanchi (Founder of Bar S-Otto). Sanchi will utilize Polot 1882’s core launch arsenal, including Smoke, Super Sour XXX, Yuzu Cordial, Saffron, and Mojito Mint.
"We are thrilled to present, in collaboration with our distributor Hew Foods, our premium brands Polot 1882 and Opificium in Hong Kong on September 8th. To ensure the highest quality for our customers, we have decided to keep production in Italy—MADE IN ITALY is a symbol of excellence worldwide. Hong Kong was a strategic choice: we consider it the ideal location to introduce our brands to the entire Premium Asian market. It will be a wonderful opportunity," says Piero Rodeschini, Executive Director of APAC region.
Spotlight on the Portfolio: Precision Behind the Bar
The September 8th showcase will highlight Polot 1882’s extensive, versatile catalogue, together with the Opificium one, both designed for the modern bartender, barista, and mixologist:
The Mixology Essentials & Functional Bases: Featuring Super Sour XXX (a crystal-clear, stable acidifier replacing fresh lemon and lime without introducing unwanted fruit aromas), and a specialized Cordial Line (including Yuzu, Bergamot, Pink Grapefruit, and Lime Cordials).
The Opificium Zero ABV Collection: We welcome three exciting products from the collection such as Rosso Torino (TRN), Aperitivo Venezia (VNC) and Bitter Milano (MLN), crafted to meet the skyrocketing demand for mindful non-alcoholic mixology.
Artisanal Syrups: Over 100 unique varieties ranging from heritage botanicals (Smoke, Fava Tonka, Saffron, Cardamom) to classic and exotic flavor profiles.
As an official sponsor of the World’s 50 Best Bars, Polot 1882's arrival in Hong Kong kicks off an aggressive regional strategy designed to position the brand as the premier flavor architect for Asia's top cocktail destinations.
For more information, please contact Midnight Espresso Communications:
Tiana Ludhani | Founder Midnight Espresso Communications
tiana@midnight-espresso.com | +852 9516 6547
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