M.S. Walker and The United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) Rhode Island chapter gathered for an industry luncheon with renowned “Whiskey Professor” and Ambassador for American Whisky for Heaven Hill Distillery, Bernie Lubbers, on October 23, 2014. “Bottled in Bond,” held at Rick’s Roadhouse in Providence, highlighted the 100-proof whiskey and its history. A special tasting of Evan Williams USBG RI bottle launch was part of the event, with the chapter’s anchor logo on bottle. Photos by Chris Almeida.
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- Bernie Lubbers with McKenna and Evan Williams whiskeys (note the USBG RI anchor logo).
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- The industry-only group during the presentation.
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- A barrel of 100-proof Rittenhouse Rye and USBG RI chapter bottle.
Photos by Chris Almeida.
