Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its second Tacos & Tequila Festival on April 23, featuring a variety of brands in a Cinco de Mayo-themed showcase. Sponsored by Don Julio, Villa One, El Tesoro, 1800 Tequila and Jose Cuervo, tequila tastes from more than 20 suppliers were available for guests, along with food from the taco bar in the casino’s Premier Ballroom. Entertainment during the afternoon tasting event included a live mariachi band, Cinco de Mayo-themed photo booths and a mechanical bull for those who dared.
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- Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its second Tacos & Tequila Festival on April 23, featuring a variety of brands in a Cinco de Mayo-themed showcase.
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- Melissa Rosario; Mike Depasqua, State Manager, Beam Suntory; and Kristy Dean, highlighting Hornitos Tequila.
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- Anthony DeSerio, Dr. Booze CT, highlighting Bruxo Mezcal.
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- Greg Darling, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton, Código 1530 Tequila and Ripe Craft Bar Juice.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jody St. Laurent and Lucia Greene, Astral Tequila.
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- Kim Kulesh, Carolyn Thompson and Kerri Schneider, Teremana Tequila.
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- Akie Smythe, Marketing Manager, Brown-Forman; Nicollette Burns, Social Media Coordinator, Allan S. Goodman; Denise Swistak, Promotional Ambassador, Allan S. Goodman; and Jeff Conelius, Craft Spirits Specialist, Allan S. Goodman.
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- Alicia Turney, Brescome Barton, and Brand Ambassador Patricia Bruhn, Casamigos Tequila.
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- Valentino Sammarone, Severo Tequila.
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- Josette Caporale and David Baker, Owner, Litchfield Distillery, highlighting Litchfield Distillery Batchers Agave Spirits.
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- Gary Dritschler, CT Market Manager, Campari America, highlighting Montelabos Artesanal Mezcal.
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- Leah Pelarinos and Michelle Maignan, Patrón Tequila.
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- Claudia Marin and Michael Kerma, Cincoro Tequila.
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- Mo Horan, Regional Manager, Tanteo Tequila, showcasing Tanteo Habanero Tequila and Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila.
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- Alisha Sturgess, Sales Representative, ‘Merican Mule, and guest Sasha Vargess.
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- Silka Navit, Dana Bradway, Stephanie Kristy and Greg Kaliszewski, Camarena Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Lucas Savage and Kathi Savage, Deleon Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Carolyn Lee and Erin Duggan, Milagro Tequila.
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- Kenny Ng, Northeast Director, Los Siete Misterios.
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- Will Longo, Field Sales Manager, Brescome Barton, highlighting Mi Campo Tequila in Reposado and Blanca.
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- Karissa Diaz and Mary Cantwell, Corralejo Tequila.
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- Kris Mach and Anthony Urillo, Tres Agaves Tequila.
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- Courtney Sak, Altos Tequila, and Derek Faulkner, Avion Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Fran Bustamante and Trayce Santoro, Komos Tequila.
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- Steve Marcus, New England Sales Manager, and Indi Aguilar, Onda Tequila Seltzer.
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- Brand Ambassadors Christina Labbe and Ruth Cutrone, Don Julio Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassador Alaina Albertson, Convite Esencial Artesanal Mezcal.
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- Brand Ambassador Veronica Archer, showcasing Monte Azul Plata Tequila and La Pinta Pomegranate Liqueur.
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- Brand Ambassador Jess Ramanauskas, Cabo Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jade Clegg and Lori Chapman, 818 Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnadoldi, 21 Seeds Tequila.
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- Jess Glynn, La Prosépero Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Julie Marcus and Alaina Chin, Bribon Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Ava Heydt and Heather Kolodziej, Vide Tequila Sodas.
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- Brand Ambassador Brittany Buser, On the Rocks Premixed Cocktails The Margarita.
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- Dana Bacarella, Espolon Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Kelly Radomski and Sierra Little, Cazadores Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jade Clegg and Lori Chapman, 818 Tequila.
Photos by Michael Leung.
