Twin River Casino hosted the 2019 New England Tequila & Rum Festival on May 4, marking the fifth year of the event. During the showcase, guests enjoyed a lively day of opportunities to sample rum and tequila brands from around the world, take part in a blind spirits tasting, view cooking and bartending demonstrations, and enjoy food pairings from local restaurants. A portion of the proceeds benefited Johnson & Wales University’s student fellowships and faculty internships.
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- Andrew Greenleaf, RI Market Manager, Bully Boy Distillers featuring the company’s new rum.
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- Stephanie Merola, Bartender, Matunuck Oyster Bar and Ben Terry, RI Craft Brand Manager, Horizon Beverage.
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- Mike Dooley, Pernod Ricard Portfolio Manager, Mancini Beverage – RIDC.
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- Don Q Flavored Rums were highlighted for guests.
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- Brand Ambassadors Michelle Spinelli and Shaina Morin, Corona featuring Modelo Especial and Corona Premier.
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- Corona Refrescas are available in Guava Lime, Passionfruit Lime and Coconut Lime flavors.
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- Paul Cross, Sales Consultant, Johnson Bros. of RI; Joan Bowie, On-Premise Sales Manager, Johnson Bros. of RI; and Keith Miranda, President, Johnson Bros. of RI.
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- Dana Strom, Northeast Regional Manager, Fishbowl Spirits, LLC, for Blue Chair Bay Rums; Sam Garlington, Brand Ambassador – MA/RI, Blue Chair Bay; and Sam Deliddo, Vice President of Events, Blue Chair Bay.
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- Brand Ambassadors Kim Rego and Kelly Williamson highlighting Brugal Extra Dry Supremo and Brugal Extra Viejo.
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- Tequilas by Don Julio, including Crystal Claro Añejo, Blanco, Reposado and Añejo.
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- Don Julio Tequila Brand Ambassadors Natalie Ameral and Stefanie Downs.
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- Sales Representatives Phil Correia and Jaime Matos, MS Walker.
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- Russ Kelly, Market Manager, Herradura.
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- James “JR” Rodrigues, Chief Operating Officer, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. and Sarah Dick, Marketing, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
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- Penny Blue XO Single Estate Mauritian Rum.
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- Gosling’s Dark ’n Stormy canned cocktail.
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- Actor Rome Kirby portraying first-generation Ambrose Gosling and Brand Ambassador Jessica Cruz, Gosling’s.
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- Brand Ambassadors Aida Pena and Kelsey McGlione highlighting Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and Captain Morgan Coconut Rum.
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- Sales Consultants Michael Devaney and Orlando Silva, both from the Patriot Division, Horizon Beverage highlighting Casa Noble Añejo, Mi Campo Reposado Tequila and Casa Noble Reposado.
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- CK Promotions’ Brand Ambassadors Kelly Fernald and Kim Discher for William Grant & Sons and Milagros Tequila.
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- Kdan Furtado and Jenna Zuromski, both Brand Ambassadors, Heaven Hill.
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- Cointreau and Mount Gay Barbados Rum Black Barrel were presented to guests.
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- Samples of Thomas Tew rum.
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- Blue Chair Bay Rum on display.
Photos by Laura Widness.
