Pernod Ricard and Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) hosted a reception at Two Roads Brewery in Stratford on January 13 to debut Jameson Caskmates IPA edition to the state. The triple-distilled whiskey is finished in stout-seasoned casks and boasts flavor notes of cocoa, coffee and butterscotch. The launch included a presentation by CDI’s Business Manager Pete Kawulicz and Jackie Blau, Market Manager, Connecticut of Pernod Ricard. Guests and representatives sampled the Caskmates IPA whiskey as well as Two Roads Road 2 Ruin IPA for comparison. Following the presentation, guests enjoyed a brewery tour and tasting session.
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- Katie Trubinski, Retail Account Specialist, Pernod Ricard; Kristen Sliman, Retail Account Specialist, Pernod Ricard; Delbert Ferguson, Retail Account Specialist, Pernod Ricard; Daniel Madera, Retail Account Specialist Manager, Pernod Ricard; Jackie Blau, CT Market Manager, Pernod Ricard; John Parke, President, CDI; Heather Godsell, Market Manager, Pernod Ricard; Peter Kawulicz, Business Manager, CDI; Phyllis Spagnolo, Region Manager, Pernod Ricard; Kristyn Castaldi, Account Development Specialist, Pernod Ricard Wines; and Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager, CDI.
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- Jameson Caskmates IPA and Two Roads Road 2 Ruin IPA samples.
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- Steve Drew, Business Manager, CDI and Katie Trubinski, Retail Account Specialist, Pernod Ricard.
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- Phyllis Spagnolo, Region Manager, Pernod Ricard; Steve Baye, VP Marketing & Promotion, CDI; Katie Trubinski, Retail Account Specialist, Pernod Ricard.
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- The CDI Off-Premise (Considine Division) team watching the presentation led by Jackie Blau, CT Market Manager, Pernod Ricard and Peter Kawulicz, Business Manager, CDI.
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- Marty Brown and Frank Nalepovic, both Considine Division Sales Representatives, CDI.
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- All of CDI: Mike Harrelle, Considine Division Sales Representative; Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager; Jim Hunyadi, Considine Division Sales Representative; Mike Pikula, Considine Division Sales Representative.
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- Jim Collins, Ron Petitte, and Kevin Mariconda, Considine Division Sales Representatives.
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- Jameson Caskmates IPA.
Photos by Joe Palisi.
