Mancini Beverage welcomed La Pulga Tequila to Rhode Island with a party at Castle Hill Inn in Newport on July 16. Team from both La Pulga and Mancini Beverage were in attendance for an informal education and dinner featuring the Fort Worth, Texas-based brand. During the evening, guests enjoyed several cocktails featuring the tequila line, which includes Blanco, Reposado and Añejo expressions. La Pulga’s Mezcal and Sotol were also showcased. Guests enjoyed small plates and passed canapes while taking in the ocean views from the grounds of the historic Castle Hill Inn. Founded by friends Sarah Castillo, Andrew De La Torre and Stephen Slaughter, La Pulga’s artisanal tequilas offer a high-quality taste, free of any additives. Named for a well-known traditional outdoor market in Fort Worth called La Pulga, where people come together in shared celebration and friendship, the trio chose the name for a spirit that embodies togetherness and honors cultural heritage. La Pulga Tequila is crafted in small batches from only the ripest 100% blue Weber agave grown in the high altitude of the Jalisco Highlands. Each La Pulga varietal is packaged in an eye-catching and easy-to-pour bottle, sealed with a premium cork stopper and adorned with a keepsake La Pulga medallion.
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- Mancini Beverage celebrated the launch of La Pulga Tequila at Castle Hill Inn in Newport on July 16.
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- All of La Pulga Spirits: Andrea Wilson, Vice President – Commercial Strategy; Morgan Whitridge, Digital Marketing; Jacob Feldhues, Vice President of Sales; Andrew De La Torre, Co-founder; Stephen Slaughter, Co-founder; Robin Bangert, Director of Experiential Marketing; Leanna Pham, Brand Social Manager; and Adrian Cortes, Staff Photographer.
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- La Pulga Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequilas and Mezcal Artesanal and Sotol Silver.
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- Leanna Pham, Brand Social Manager, La Pulga Spirits; Cyril Brown, Manager, Gold’s Wine and Spirits; and Robin Bangert, Director of Experiential Marketing, La Pulga Spirits.
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- A taste of La Pulga Blanco Tequila.
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- A pour of La Pulga Reposado Tequila.
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- La Pulga Mezcal and Sotol.
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- La Pulga Reposado and Añejo tequilas.
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- Gabriel Cevallos, Captain, Aurelia at Castle Hill.
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- Mezcal Sours featuring La Pulga Tequila.
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- A Grapefruit Paloma showcasing La Pulga Tequila.
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- All with Mancini Beverage: Jim Yeaman, Sales; Jessica Cioci, General Manager, Fine Wine; Rich Raboin, Trade Development Specialist, Providence Beverage Division; Chris Woods, Vice President of Sales; Keith Morris, On-Premise General Manager; Jackie Mancini, President; Kim Wells, Wine Trade Specialist; and Bobby MacKenzie, Assistant Vice President.
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- Jacob Feldhues, Vice President of Sales, La Pulga Spirits; Jackie Mancini, President, Mancini Beverage; Bobby Mackenzie, Assistant Vice President, Mancini Beverage; and Andrew De La Torre, Co-founder, La Pulga Spirits.
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- La Pulga Spirits Co-founders Stephen Slaughter and Andrew De La Torre pairing finger limes and tequila.
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- Guests toasting with La Pulga Tequila and finger limes.
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- An Old Fashioned featuring La Pulga Reposado Tequila.
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- Guests enjoyed small plates and passed hors d’oeuvres on the grounds of Castle Hill Inn.
Photos by Laura Widness.
