Annual New England Tequila & Rum Festival Showcases New Tastes

Twin River Casino hosted the 2019 New England Tequila & Rum Festival on May 4, marking the fifth year of the event. During the showcase, guests enjoyed a lively day of opportunities to sample rum and tequila brands from around the world, take part in a blind spirits tasting, view cooking and bartending demonstrations, and enjoy food pairings from local restaurants. A portion of the proceeds benefited Johnson & Wales University’s student fellowships and faculty internships.

: Andrew Greenleaf, RI Market Manager, Bully Boy Distillers featuring the company’s new rum.

: Stephanie Merola, Bartender, Matunuck Oyster Bar and Ben Terry, RI Craft Brand Manager, Horizon Beverage.

: Mike Dooley, Pernod Ricard Portfolio Manager, Mancini Beverage – RIDC.

: Don Q Flavored Rums were highlighted for guests.

: Brand Ambassadors Michelle Spinelli and Shaina Morin, Corona featuring Modelo Especial and Corona Premier.

: Corona Refrescas are available in Guava Lime, Passionfruit Lime and Coconut Lime flavors.

: Paul Cross, Sales Consultant, Johnson Bros. of RI; Joan Bowie, On-Premise Sales Manager, Johnson Bros. of RI; and Keith Miranda, President, Johnson Bros. of RI.

: Dana Strom, Northeast Regional Manager, Fishbowl Spirits, LLC, for Blue Chair Bay Rums; Sam Garlington, Brand Ambassador – MA/RI, Blue Chair Bay; and Sam Deliddo, Vice President of Events, Blue Chair Bay.

: Brand Ambassadors Kim Rego and Kelly Williamson highlighting Brugal Extra Dry Supremo and Brugal Extra Viejo.

: Tequilas by Don Julio, including Crystal Claro Añejo, Blanco, Reposado and Añejo.

: Don Julio Tequila Brand Ambassadors Natalie Ameral and Stefanie Downs.

: Sales Representatives Phil Correia and Jaime Matos, MS Walker.

: Russ Kelly, Market Manager, Herradura.

: James “JR” Rodrigues, Chief Operating Officer, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. and Sarah Dick, Marketing, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.

: Penny Blue XO Single Estate Mauritian Rum.

: Gosling’s Dark ’n Stormy canned cocktail.

: Actor Rome Kirby portraying first-generation Ambrose Gosling and Brand Ambassador Jessica Cruz, Gosling’s.

: Brand Ambassadors Aida Pena and Kelsey McGlione highlighting Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and Captain Morgan Coconut Rum.

: Sales Consultants Michael Devaney and Orlando Silva, both from the Patriot Division, Horizon Beverage highlighting Casa Noble Añejo, Mi Campo Reposado Tequila and Casa Noble Reposado.