Beverage brands, Food Network Chef Kev D and gold-album-selling musician G. Love collaborated for a special holiday event at Newport’s Belcourt Castle on December 14, 2019. Presented by Alex and Ani, Belcourt of Newport and Advertise for America, with Special Guest Chad Hollister, guests enjoyed signature event cocktails featuring KEEL Vodka, wines from Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards, craft beer and rum from Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., along with food from local restaurants. Food Network Chef Kev D gave a live culinary demo before musician G. Love performed an intimate concert for guests. A portion of the proceeds from the evening benefited the Light Foundation, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of young people by providing them with beneficial programs and opportunities.
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- All from KEEL Vodka: Max Moss, Marketing Manager; Anna Saxon, Brand Ambassador; Tom McGowan, Co-founder; and Barbi Jo DiMaria, Brand Ambassador.
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- New KEEL Sparkling Vodka Soda canned cocktails in Grapefruit flavor.
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- Jenn Luciano, Tasting Room, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards and Nicole Falcone, Tasting Room Manager, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards.
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- Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards Rhode Island Red, The Blessed Blend Red, The Blessed Blend White and Siren Vidal Blanc.
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- Joshua Pitzler, Brand Ambassador, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. serving Rhode Trip and Thomas Tew Rum in an event cocktail.
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- Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. Rhode Trip New England IPA and Thomas Tew Rum.
Photos by Laura Widness.
