Trade professionals gathered at Twin River Casino to earn their “Award T” certification in tequila knowledge.

Many Rhode Island beverage professionals attended a tequila seminar taught by a representative from the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), based in Washington, D.C. The day-long course was held at Twin River Casino on May 10 and focused on the “Award T” certification for workers in the industry to expand their knowledge in the category of tequila. The seminar focused on the fermentation, distillation, regulations, appellation, the history and mythology, as well as the transformation of the spirit over centuries. At the end of the class, participants took a multiple choice test to pass and earn the “Award T” certification.