Rhode Island Distributing, in conjunction with Northeast Wines and Providence Beverage, Co., hosted The Whiskey Experience at The Crowne Plaza in Warwick on October 8. The event showcased whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, the United States, France, China, Canada, Japan and Austria for trade professionals and invited guests. Randall Bird, Master of Whiskey at William Grant and Sons, William Codman, Master of Whiskey at Diageo, Damian F. Cashman, Fine Spirit and Liquor Ambassador at Pernod Ricard and Ted Creighton, Spirits Expert of Weinbauer were special guests at the event.
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- Joe Morenzi, General Manager, Rhode Island Distributing with Rita Martin, Marketing Manager, Rhode Island Distributing.
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- Tim Boynton of Rhode Island Distributing, Co. pouring a sample for Peter Vigeant of Gasbarro’s Wines.
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- Rich Raboin, Trade Development Specialist, Providence Beverage with Kathleen Danahey, Diageo USA.
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- Jobie Smith, Field Sales Manager, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Sazerac.
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- Brianna Mooradian with Edrington Americas and Jackie Connetti, Innovation and Market Manager Rhode Island, Edrington Americas.
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- Ernie Buonaccorsi, Regional Director New England, Proximo and Mike Dooley, Portfolio Manager, Proximo.
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- Carl S. Brown, CEO, Kra-Ze, LLC Bower Hill Whiskey and Kevin P. Clang, President, Kra-Ze, LLC Bower Hill Whiskey.
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- Bronya Shillo, Founder, Fishers Island Lemonade.
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- Matt Montano, New England Sales, Blue Ridge Distilling Co.
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- Both of Bird Dog Whiskey: Jen Poissant, Brand Ambassador with Sean Nelson, Western Spirits State Manager.
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- George Kalliavas of Moët Hennessy USA, with Ardbeg whiskey.
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- Charlene Leinonen, Central Western Massachusetts Coordinator, Ramsay Associates with Mike Stacy, Regional Sales Manager Northeast, Clyde May’s Whiskey.
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- Sarah West, Brand Director, Bruichladdich.
