“Experiencia de Mezcal y Tequila” showcased Rhode Island Distributing Company’s extensive portfolio of tequilas and mezcals at a trade-only event for approximately 200 of its customers. The tasting, on April 17, 2014, was open to licensed Rhode Island retailers and restaurateurs, and featured authentic Mexican food and music in the newly-remodeled ProvidenceG building on Dorrance Street. Guests also received a Riedel crystal tasting glass.
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- Kathleen Danahey, Rhode Island Sales, Diageo USA and Jared Ianelli, On Premise Brand Development Manager.
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- Misty Kalkofen, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.
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- Howard Gantz, Bill Nutini, Rita Martin, Joe Morenzi and Helder Medeiros of the Rhode Island Distributing Management Team.
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- El Rancho Grande’s Marco Meza, Gemini’s Sylvia DelValle and Joaquin Meza, Owner/Bartender, El Rancho Grande.
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- Beau Hodges and Keith Palmer, Pernod Ricard USA.
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- Arthur Cumberland with Matt Browne and Vicki Zwerin, both of Pernod Ricard.
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- Melissa Covino and Mike Dooley, Proximo Spirits.
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- Shawn Steen, Luxco.
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- Jobie Smith, Sazerac Company.
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- Chris Shaw, Finest Call.
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- Micaela O’Connor (in purple far right) and Maria Rocci (in blue, second from right), William Grant & Sons.
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- Eric Paone and Michael Gilbert, Trinchero Family Estates.
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- Paul Silvestri, Castle Brands.
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- Erik King, brand mixologist, Hotel California.
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- Dawn Herrick and Randy Pierce, Arta Tequila with Laura Moore, USBG-RI treasurer and bartender.
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- Rhode Island Distributing’s General Manager Joe Morenzi with event organizer and Marketing Manager Rita Martin.
Photos 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 by Chris Almeida
