Rhode Island Distributing Co. (RIDC) hosted its annual Whiskey Experience trade show at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on September 20. Guests enjoyed tastes of whiskies from around the world, including Scotland, Ireland, United States, France, China, Canada and Japan. Trade guests mingled with suppliers and sales representatives while learning about hundreds of available brands.
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- Guests tasted whiskies from around the world, including releases such as Not Your Father’s Bourbon Whiskey, at the RIDC Whiskey Experience on September 20.
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- Ernest Buonaccorsi, Regional Director New England, Proximo Spirits; David Aiello, Off-Premise Sales, RIDC; and Melissa Covino, Area Manager New England, Proximo Spirits.
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- Edrington Americas’ Jackie Connetti pouring Macallan.
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- Brandon Bailey, Brand Representative, Flaming Leprechaun Spirits and Jim Black Jr., Portfolio Manager, Flaming Leprechaun Spirits.
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- Giancarlo Cowan, State Manager CT & RI, Rémy Cointreau USA.
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- Karisa Penne and Liam Devin, Retail Account Specialists, Pernod Ricard.
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- Matt Guidon, Trade Development, Pernod Ricard USA; Beau Hodges, Region Manager MA/RI, Pernod Ricard USA; and Tim Murphy, Sales Manager New Brand Ventures, Southern New England & Mid-Atlantic, Pernod Ricard USA.
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- Paul Silvestri, New England Regional Manager/National Accounts, Castle Brands and David Ferguson, Sales Manager, Isle of Arran Distillers, Ltd.
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- Charlene Leinonen, Ramsay’s Sales Solutions and Mike Stacy, Regional Sales Manager Northeast, Clyde May’s Whiskey.
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- Tim Murphy, Sales Manager New Brand Ventures, Southern New England & Mid-Atlantic, Pernod Ricard USA.
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- Kevin P. Clang, President, Kra-ze LLC and Ken Jambor, Brand Representative, Kra-ze LLC both pouring Bower Hill Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Sean Steen, Division Manager, Luxco.
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- Randall Bird, Spirit Specialist, William Grant & Sons.
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- Jane Allsworth, Sales Representative, Diageo showcasing Dalwhinnie Distillery.
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- Kelly Fernald, Promotions Manager, Sazerac.
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- Matt Sanders, Finance Manager, Pernod Ricard.
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- Trevor McCombe, Proximo Portfolio Manager, RIDC and Mike Ray, Area Manager, Proximo Spirits.
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- Mike Reppucci, Owner/Founder, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. with limited-edition release Uprising, finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry Barrels.
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- Jenn Ramos, Trade Development Representative, Moet Hennessy USA.
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- Jennifer Poissant, Brand Ambassador, Edrington Americas with Kentucky’s Relativity Whiskey.
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- Zach Taylor and Nick Taylor, Co-founders, Taylor & Taylor Whiskey Co. pouring for 375 Park Avenue Spirits.
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- Mark Szumowski, Owner, Bearcat Bourbon.
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- Kelly Williamson, Brand Ambassador, Mancini Beverage.
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- Juan Posada, Nikki’s Liquors; David Barzottini, Regional Manager CT & RI, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits; and Michael Iannazzi, Owner, Nikki’s Liquors.
Photos by Laura Widness.
