Westerly’s Weekapaug Inn hosted a Derby Day celebration with Maker’s Mark on May 4, marking the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Located on the Rhode Island shoreline overlooking Quonochontaug Pond and the Atlantic Ocean, the venue welcomed guests with Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps and bourbon-branded photo ops and lawn games, with a festively attired team, guests and friends. The viewing party at the Meeting House saw guests dressed in their “Southern best” and enjoying chef-prepared passed hors d’oeuvres and a buffet, among highlights. Guests were also able to enjoy a photo wall with commemorative packages of mint leaves for planting. Maker’s Mark is a small-batch bourbon whisky produced in Loretto, Kentucky, by Beam Suntory. The brand history dates to the early 1950s and it is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
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- Westerly’s Weekapaug Inn hosted a Derby Day celebration with Maker’s Mark on May 4, marking the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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- Weekapaug Inn Bartender Joshua Ross highlighting Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.
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- Mana Woods, Northeast Marketing Manager, Suntory Global Spirits.
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- All of Weekapaug Inn: Daniel Abrashoff, General Manager; Hannah Schmitt, Catering and Membership Coordinator; and Kristi Brock, Food and Beverage Director.
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- A Mint Julep featuring Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.
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- The Maker’s Mark Wall of Roses in honor of the 150th Kentucky Derby.
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- A tray of Mint Juleps featuring Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.
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- Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres.
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- Guests enjoyed Maker’s Mark branded merchandise made especially for the Kentucky Derby.
Photos by Alison Turpin.
