For Anthony Scalabrino, founder of Oak City Amaretto, the path from naval aviator to craft spirits entrepreneur was anything but conventional. Before launching his award-winning liqueur brand, Scalabrino spent nearly a decade as a U.S. Navy pilot, rising to become a flight instructor; an achievement attained by only a small percentage of naval aviators.
His military career took him around the globe, from Scotland and Iceland to Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Spain, Djibouti, and Sicily. It was during those years abroad, particularly his time in Italy, that he developed a deeper appreciation for food, wine, and the traditions that connect generations.
