Pernod Ricard and Rhode Island Distributing Co. (RIDC) hosted the Absolut Experience at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina on May 14. Absolut Brand Ambassador Cory James led the education session and tasting for guests showcasing Absolut, Absolut Lime, Absolut Citron, Absolut Mandarin, Absolut Grapefruit and Absolut Extrakt. Cocktails and cuisine from the Gurney’s team accompanied the event offerings.
-
- Absolut, Absolut Lime, Absolut Mandarin and Absolut Citron.
-
- Absolut Extrakt No. 1, Absolut Vodka infused with cardamom spice extracts.
-
- Cory James, Brand Ambassador, led trade guests through a tasting of Absolut expressions.
-
- Lauren Sullivan, Rhode Island Market Manager, Pernod Ricard with Absolut Extrakt.
-
- The Absolut Cosmopolitan, a mix of Absolut Citron, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and cranberry juice.
-
- A view from Gurney’s with an Absolut Vodka Soda: Absolut Lime and soda water.
-
- The Absolut Vodka Espresso: Absolut Vodka, Kahlua and fresh espresso.
-
- Back Row: Matt Browne, Sales, RIDC; Dave Aiello, Sales, RIDC; Matt Guindon, Pernod Ricard Trade Development Representative, RIDC; Jose Deluna, Sales, RIDC; Mike Dooley, Pernod Ricard Portfolio Manager, RIDC; Amanda Nichols, Sales, RIDC; Joe Morenzi, General Manager, RIDC; James Pennycuick, Absolut Brand Manager, Pernod Ricard; Craig Penardo, Main Street Wine & Spirits Manager; Steve Toufanian, Sales, RIDC. Front Row: Cory James, Absolut National Brand Ambassador; Lauren Sullivan, Rhode Island Market Manager, Pernod Ricard; and Nick Fede, Jr., Kingstown Liquor Mart Manager.
-
- Samples of Absolut Grapefruit.
-
- Cocktails featuring Absolut.
-
- Sunset view from Gurney’s in Newport.
Photos by Laura Widness.
