
A variety of beverage brands were highlighted during a VIP party kicking off the 52nd annual Newport International Boat Show on Sept. 14. The Bohlin Tent featured tastes from Tequila Ocho; Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky; Sobieski Vodka; Francis Ford Coppola, Diora and Harbor Town wines; Narragansett Beer; Mount Gay Rum; Fishers Island Lemonade; Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Gin Cocktail; and Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., among selections, as well as cocktails served from the bar. Taking place Sept. 14-17 at the Newport Yachting Center, the annual event is a celebration of the nautical lifestyle, with the exhibition of powerboats and sailboats drawing tens of thousands of shoppers and spectators to Newport each year.
- A variety of beverage brands were highlighted during a VIP party kicking off the 52nd annual Newport International Boat Show on Sept. 14.
- The Bohlin Tent featured tastes from Tequila Ocho; Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky; Sobieski Vodka; Francis Ford Coppola, Diora and Harbor Town wines; Narragansett Beer; Mount Gay Rum; Fishers Island Lemonade; Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Gin Cocktail; and Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., among selections.
- Heather Govoni, Brand Representative, Mount Gay Rum showcasing Mount Gay Black Barrel Double Cask Blend Rum and XO Triple Cask Blend Rum.
- Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Rum and Black Barrel Double Cask Blend Rum.
- Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
- Volunteer Shaelyn Menninger with wines from the Delicato Family Wines portfolio: Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Diora Rosé of Pinot Noir and Harbor Town Sauvignon Blanc.
- All from Fishers Island Lemonade: Kristy Riordin; Bronya Shillo, Founder; Lilly Bestoso; and Chenchen Marino showcasing Fishers Island Lemonade in Half & Half, Original and Blueberry Wave.
- Fishers Island Lemonade in Nude Peach, Blueberry Wave, Original, Pink Flamingo and Half & Half.
- Kassey Fitrzyk, Brand Representative, Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers showcasing Dillon’s Small Batch Gin Cocktail in Blackberry Lemon.
- Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Gin Cocktail in Tangerine Lemon and Blackberry Lemon flavors.
- Volunteer Lily Cameron showcasing Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila.
- Volunteer Gabby Curtis highlighting Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky.
- Volunteer Cayden Satin showcasing Narragansett Fresh Catch Lager.
- Volunteer Nicole Villani pouring Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. Harbor Light Lager.
- Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. Harbor Light Lager.
- Volunteer Ciana Willette showcasing Sobieski Vodka.
- Sobieski Grapefruit Vodka and Lemon Vodka.
- Glasses of La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Tequila Ocho Single Estate Plata.
Photos by Alison Turpin, Trade Wind Photos.