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New England Whiskey Festival Pours Tastes for Fifth Year

By October 30, 2018Rhode Island, Top News

The Twin River Casino Event Center hosted the fifth annual New England Whiskey Festival on September 27 to 29. The event kicked off with a dinner sponsored by Bulleit Frontier Bourbon Whiskey hosted by Brand Ambassador Adam Geissler at Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse on September 27. Beverage suppliers and state wholesaler teams showcased whiskey products, and trends and innovations for guests, who sampled food offerings and enjoyed live entertainment by New York’s Popa Chubby band during the grand tasting event on September 29. Educational seminars, food and whiskey pairings, and a flair bartending demonstration for charity were among the many highlights, with masters of ceremonies, award-winning local bartender and comedian, Vito Lantz, and Mike Reppucci, Owner and Founder of Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. addressing the crowd.

Photos by Laura Widness.

 

 

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