Diageo hosted a brand education event highlighting reserve tequila at Tequila Mockingbird in New Canaan on October 25. Agave expert Jorge Raptis, Diageo Reserve National Educator, Latin Spirits, led guests through an exploration of tequila, mezcal and spirits from Mexico, giving background on the cultivation of agave and its terroir. Guests had the opportunity to taste cooked agave and sample limited-edition spirits not available in the U.S. as part of the tasting experience.
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- Don Julio Blanco, DeLeón Luxury Extra Anejo Tequila; Mezcal Unión “Uno” Mezcal Joven; Bacanora Kova Waka Agave; Don Julio Real Extra-Anejo Tequila and Don Julio 1942 Tequila.
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- Jason Geane, Owner, Tequila Mockingbird introducing guests to the tasting and brand education of reserve tequila at Tequila Mockingbird on October 25.
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- Svetlin Tchakarov, Sales Director, Catalyst Franchise East, Diageo; Gregor Cattanach, Director of Education, Diageo Reserve Brands; Lisa Petrella, Sr. Director, Diageo; Jorge Raptis, Diageo Reserve National Educator; Anthony DeSerio, Account Consultant, Diageo Reserve; Rocco Vitulli, Distributor Manager, Diageo; Alaina O’Connor, Field Manager NY/NJ, Diageo/Portfolio Inspira Marketing; and Meghan Ritt, On-Premise Activation Specialist, Inspira Marketing.
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- Jorge Raptis, Diageo Reserve National Educator pouring tastes for guests.
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- The tasting mat during the Diageo reserve tequila tasting at Tequila Mockingbird.
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- Jorge Raptis, Diageo Reserve National Educator; Jason Geane, Owner, Tequila Mockingbird; and Anthony DeSerio, Account Consultant, Diageo Reserve.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
