Edrington Americas and Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky hosted a cocktail hour aboard the Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, while it docked in Bowen’s Wharf in Newport on August 10, kicking off a four-day stop in the city. Trade guests and representatives from Rhode Island Distributing Co. were in attendance for the event, which was the Draken’s sixth official stop on its “Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018,” presented by Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Cocktails featuring Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky were served while on board and at restaurants along Bowen’s Wharf. A Draken Village was set up to honor the Draken’s visit, which included ship tours, historical education and attractions for all ages along the wharf. The Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky line includes Highland Park Magnus, Highland Park 12 Year Old, Highland Park Full Volume, Highland Park Valkyrie Island Single Malt and Highland Park Valknut.
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- The Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, docked in Bowen’s Wharf in Newport for a multi-day celebration.
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- Guests aboard the Norwegian Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre during the cocktail hour VIP event, including Joe Morenzi, General Sales Manager, Rhode Island Distributing Co. (middle).
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- Crew members of the Draken, including Captain Björn Ahlander, second row, second from left.
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- Highland Park Valknut Single Malt Scotch Whisky, an expression from Highland Park’s limited-edition Viking Legend series, next to a specially carved decorative wooden block of the Highland Park logo aboard the ship.
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- Luke Osherow, Brand Manager & Marketing Assistant, Highland Park; Trixie Wadson, Marketing & Communications Director, Bowen’s Wharf; Captain Björn Ahlander, Captain of the Draken; and Emanuel Persson, CEO and Expedition Director, Draken Harald Hårfagre project.
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- Michael Santos, Owner, Sandy’s Liquors in Middletown; Jackie Connetti, Senior Innovation & Market Manager – Rhode Island, Edrington; Joe Morenzi, General Sales Manager, Rhode Island Distributing Co; and Ilesh Patel, Owner, Jamestown Wine & Spirits.
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- Expressions of Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky available for tasting during a cocktail hour aboard the Draken on August 10 included Highland Park Magnus, Highland Park 12 Year Old, Highland Park Full Volume, Highland Park Valkyrie Island Single Malt and Highland Park Valknut.
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- Guests sampled Highland Park whisky using etched tasting glasses.
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- View of the Newport Bridge from the Draken.
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- Highland Park’s signature event cocktail, the Celestial Collins, featured Highland Park Magnus mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda with a mint garnish.
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- Guests enjoyed tastes of Highland Park’s “Viking Honour,” a single malt Scotch whisky aged 12 years in the Viking Village.
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- Brand Ambassadors Nicole Chadwick and Erica Ramos showcasing Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch Whisky on August 12.
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- Norwegian shore crew member Karin Bjønnes at their merchandise tent.
Photos by Laura Widness.
