The United States Bartenders’ Guild Rhode Island (USBG RI) chapter hosted a Plantation Rum brand education session and history on Tiki-cocktail culture led by Sean Frederick, Maison Ferrand and Boston-area bar and music industry veteran, Brother Cleve on March 13 at The Dorrance in Providence. Frederick led the group through an educational tasting of the Plantation Rum line as well as Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Citadelle Gin, Dry Curacao Orange and Mathilde Liqueur. Brother Cleve discussed “The Rise and Fall and Resurrection of Tiki,” an overview of Tiki’s colorful past and history, the region and the role of Plantation Rum in Tiki cocktails. Featured products from the session are distributed via MS Walker.
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- The Plantation Rum line from Maison Ferrand.
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- Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Citadelle Gin, Dry Curacao Orange and Mathilde Liqueur on display during the event.
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- History of the Tiki cocktail culture was hosted by the USBG RI on March 13 at The Dorrance.
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- Sean Frederick of Maison Ferrand with Plantation Rum cocktails.
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- Brother Cleve during the seminar.
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- Sean Frederick, Maison Ferrand; Brother Cleve; Mike Lester, MS Walker.
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- Brother Cleve with USBG RI member Shane DiBiasio.
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- USBG RI members Jesse Hedberg and Nick Viau.
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- Jesse Hedberg creating Tiki cocktails for the event.
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- A cocktail creation.
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- Plantation Rums for tasting featured vintages from the Signature Blends and Classic Bar lines.
Photos by Laura Widness, Ruby Shoes Photography
