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Let’s go to the Circus!

Life is a circus ring, with some moments more spectacular than others. – Janusz Korczak

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Getting a chance to make some memories in the Backwards Distilling Company is one of those spectacular moments! Backwards has taken a softer approach to the decor and vibes of your normal bar, and they make a point of trying to make their tasting room a very comfortable, welcoming and laid back environment by encouraging customers to ask questions, keeping the music low to stimulate more conversation, and introducing their brand story.

As a family owned company, Amber Pollock was happy to share some of the history behind their family business. The Pollock family was always fascinated with the circus and were always looking forward to their next trip together to the circus, these trips created many fond memories for Amber and her family. Amber and her brother were so intrigued that they even went to a circus camp in highschool! Wanting to embody and reflect some of the family’s values, Amber thought it was appropriate to give her distillery’s vibe a playful, colorful and family connected feel. She wanted to approach it in a way that felt like a trip to the circus!  

Along with the atmosphere, there are several unique and delicious drinks to enjoy. Each cocktail has the highest quality as it is prepared with Backwards’ own homemade liquors and spirits as well as their own fresh squeezed juices, mixers etc. When going up to order, you are encouraged to ask all sorts of questions and the staff is always looking forward to getting you a drink for you to enjoy, and loves to explain their process and make your experience even more inviting. The staff at the drinkery work hard to make the drinks aesthetic and tasty! When you go, make sure to ask lots of questions and appreciate all of the knowledge they have behind their craft!   

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There are a few cocktails that are so popular they are served year round, they are called the “Freak show” and the “Big Top”. However, other drinks are constantly getting rotated and mixed around so it’s never the same thing twice! To name each and every new drink, Amber and her team research history about the circus and find a fitting name based on their findings, making it even more unique and intriguing.

When finding yourself in Casper, you won’t be disappointed when making this place one of your stops. When you find yourself there, relax, ask questions about their story, and enjoy! Cheers!    

A Route 66 Vibe

Remember the scene in the movie ‘Cars’ when they are driving along the newly fixed road and listening to “Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)? Driving along 2nd Street in Downtown Casper in the evening gives off the same kind of vibe as that!

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As you feel like you’re on Route 66, keep the vibes going and head into “Rialto Soda Fountain”! This quaint little shop will have you twisting your head in all different directions to see all of the old-timey knick-knacks and fun decorations! After you’re done admiring the decor, you can order a delicious gourmet soda, some malts and ice cream, or some good old fashioned comfort food! 

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Talking with Rialto Soda Fountain’s owner, Rob Piotter, will make your day! He’ll make you feel welcome and like you’re his favorite customer no matter who you are! Rob has been running the soda fountain for 5 years, it began when Rob and his wife stumbled across the building and saw an old soda fountain in the back of the room! 

Rob appreciates the integrity and historical value of downtown Casper and loves that his shop has an older feel to it! Their expression is “Bringing Back Yesteryear”, and they love making it a fun, warm and family friendly environment! Rob’s favorite thing about his store is getting the chance to chat and connect with new people from all over, and they have a guest book which they ask everyone who comes in to sign and say where they are from! 

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Rob was happy to describe a few of his favorite things about the shop! One of his favorite decorations on the wall is a dollar that was signed by his very first customer who worked at the same shop back in the 40s; her name was Helen Panos! Another favorite is an old painting of a gibson girl that he bought from a lady who was cleaning out her house. Once inspecting it a little closer, he realized that it was signed by the original artist and dated 1912! The little details and history behind the shop and items in the shop are fascinating! While you’re there, ask him about all of the beautiful and fascinating decor that makes this shop so unique!

On your old-timey drive through downtown on 2nd street, stop by to listen to some of Rob’s stories, learn about some interesting history, have some fun and enjoy some of the delicious refreshments made right there in the Rialto Soda Fountain!