MS Walker of Rhode Island hosted a whiskey education cruise aboard the Schooner Aurora in Newport on August 15. Author Bernie Lubbers, known by many as The Whiskey Professor and who serves as Whiskey Ambassador for Heaven Hill Brands, led the education and tasting of a variety of American whiskies, including Mellow Corn Straight Corn Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye, Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Parker’s Heritage Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- The whiskey education cruise took place on the Schooner Aurora in Newport.
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- Guests tasted Mellow Corn Straight Corn Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye, Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Parker’s Heritage Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Special cruise guest Whiskey Ambassador for Heaven Hill Brands Bernie Lubbers holds Rittenhouse Rye, a featured spirit, next to his Bottled-in-Bond whiskey tribute tattoo.
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- John Hogan, Owner, I.M. Gan Discount Liquors of Cranston and Ray Arruda, Business Development Manager, MS Walker.
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- Mike Lester, Sales & Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker addressing participants.
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- A signature event cocktail featuring whiskey, Cognac, lemon and honey with an orange wheel garnish.
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- Marc Guillote, Fine Wine & Spirits Retail Specialist, MS Walker serves the specialty cocktail to guests aboard the Schooner Aurora.
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- Frank Martucci, Director of Beverage & Nightlife, Twin River Worldwide Holdings; Rich Fiorillo, Northeast Sales Manager, Heaven Hill Brands; and Mike Lester, On Premise, Sales & Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker.
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- Jake Bruns, Sales Representative, MS Walker with John Hogan, Owner, I.M. Gan Discount Liquors of Cranston during the harbor cruise.
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- Bernie Lubbers, front and center, with event guests on August 15 aboard the Schooner Aurora.
Photos by Laura Widness.
