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Claudio Perinelli
Bartender / bar director
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i. Biography
Claudio Perinelli works as bartender and owner of The Soda Jerk in Verona, where the bar depends on timing, pace, and a steady read on the room. In that role, the drink is treated as a composed service piece rather than a simple pour: built with precision, delivered with rhythm, and framed by the atmosphere around it.
The Climb
Today, Claudio Perinelli is bartender and owner of The Soda Jerk. The dual role carries two distinct responsibilities: the bar side demands recall, repetition, and control; the ownership side asks for judgment over the room as a whole. In Verona, that combination gives the work a clear shape. He is present both in service and in the decisions that define how the place moves.
Today
He continues in that dual role there. Day to day, that means staying responsible for both execution and direction, with consistency at the counter and attention to the larger cadence of the bar. The work relies on practiced gestures and measured pace, where small details affect the feel of an entire evening.
Signature
Claudio's signature dishes include SCOTSMAN JOE. As a house name, it functions as a clear marker of style: specific enough to identify, memorable enough to stand in for a point of view. In a bar context, that kind of signature tells you how the maker thinks, and SCOTSMAN JOE is presented here as the drink tied to Claudio Perinelli’s name.
Recognition
Claudio's honors include Diageo Reserve World Class, second place among the world's best bartenders (2014) and Diageo Reserve World Class, best bartender in Italy (2014). The record places 2014 as a defining year, with recognition at both national and international level. Those awards point to the level of control and consistency required to be named best bartender in Italy and then second among the world's best bartenders in the same year. For Claudio Perinelli, that recognition sits alongside the day-to-day demands of The Soda Jerk in Verona, where the standard is set in service rather than announcement.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Claudio
What is Claudio Perinelli's current role?
As of 2026, Claudio Perinelli is Bartender and Owner.
What recognition has Claudio Perinelli received?
Diageo Reserve World Class, second place among the world's best bartenders (2014).
