Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2020 Contact: E.J. Powers 603.644.3200x11 [email protected]
NH Liquor Commission Launches a 90-Day Virtual Wine and Spirits Experience
90 Days Around The World program to offer virtual tastings, master classes, and interactive sessions with winemakers and distillers like Drew Bledsoe, Dan Aykroyd and Lisa Evich
Concord, NH The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) will host the biggest names in the world of wine and spirits in a three-month series with dozens of unique events, including cocktail master classes, virtual tours of award-winning distilleries, Q&A e h d e a d e a e , g ded a g a d e. NHLC 90 Da Around The World program began November 2, 2020 and features virtual appearances by wine and spirit celebrities, such as Drew Bledsoe of Doubleback, Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve, Lisa Evich of Simi Winery, Dan Aykroyd of Crystal Head Vodka, J h W a f F g Lea W e , and Ruben Aceves of Casa Herradura. The virtual series will also feature local winemakers from Hermit Woods, Moonlight Meadery and more. Events are listed at www.90DaysAroundTheWorld.com.
NHLC is adapting to the current circumstances by hosting 90 Days Around The World in ace f b h a a D e Wee a d D e Sh ca e f P e S a d Wine Week and Winter Wine Spectacular.
We are delighted to virtually welcome some of the most knowledgeable and passionate wine and spirit producers to New Hampshire for our first 90 Days Around The World e e e ce, a d NHLC Cha a J e h M ca. Th 90-day series gives our customers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world of wine and spirits and to mee he d e a e a d d e a f he c f a d c e e ce f home. 90 Days Around The World is a perfect example of our ongoing commitment to finding innovative and unique ways to engage and inform our 12 million annual c e .
During the 90-day series, participants will have the opportunity to win prizes and earn points toward winning the grand prize a $2,500 NH Liquor & Wine Outlet gift card and guide to build the ultimate home bar along with bar tools and accessories. Additional prizes include a $1,000 NH Liquor & Wine Outlet gift card and a chance to win one of 10 $50 gift cards. During events, participants will also have a chance to win a variety of giveaways, including autographed bottles of V-One Vodka signed by Ty Law, a bottle of The Dalmore Cigar Malt Re e e a ed a $199.99, T W e S ag Bag , NH Liquor & Wine Outlet gift cards, and much more. For more information on events and prizes, visit: www.90DaysAroundTheWorld.com
90 Days Around The World will feature a variety of interactive events, including: Breaking the Barrel / Finishing Whiskeys Seminar led by Seth Benhaim, Master Blender and Chief Barrel Breaker of Broken Barrel Whiskey Company, covering two extremely unique finished Bourbons and an equally distinct finished Rye. Field to Bottle Experience with WhistlePig Featuring Doug Ward, Brand Ambassador for WhistlePig, where he discusses how New England grain, water and wood creates exceptional whiskey. Maker s Mark 2020 Inno a ion Ed ca ion Education session and live tasting of four different products, with Jane Bowie, Director of Innovation. Participants are able to start earning points by simply downloading the Scavify app, h ch a a ab e a b e de ce . A be ac ed b a g each a c a a a d g he 90-Day program. Each event will feature a code word that will allow participants to complete the weekly tasks posted through the app. Users can increase points by completing tasks, as well as by attending as many events as possible. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to answer trivia questions on spirits and wines to gain more points.
Participants Include: 3 Badge Mixology Eric Timmerman, National Sales Manager Beam Suntory Simon Brooking, Senior Ambassador & David Turner, Distillery Manager Broken Barrel Whiskey Seth Benhaim, Founder and Master Blender Bruichladdich Jason Cousins, Brand Development Manager & Ambassador Carpineto Antonio Zaccheo, Winemaker and Executive Vice President Casa Herradura - Ruben Aceves, Global Brand Ambassador Casa Noble - David Yan, Global Brand Ambassador Cecchi Winery Andrea Cecchi, CEO Charles Smith Wines Charles Smith, Founder & Winemaker Chateau Ste. Michelle Bob Berthau, Head Winemaker Crystal Head Vodka Dan Aykroyd, Owner Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits David Carpenter, Master Blender & Production Manager, Spirits Doubleback Winery Drew Bledsoe, Owner E. & J. Gallo Winery Jenny Hemmer, Senior Manager, Wine & Spirits Education Niven Family Wine Estates John Niven, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard Ashley Parker-Snider, Owner, Spencer Shull, Family Ambassador & Elizabeth Cooper, Sales Director Glenfiddich Allan Roth, Brand Ambassador He d c G Erik Andersson, Brand Ambassador Intercept Wines Charles Woodson, Proprietor J Vineyards Nicole Hitchcock, Senior Winemaker Jac Da e Eric Tecosky, National Brand Ambassador Knob Creek Tim Heuisler, American Whiskey Ambassador Laphroaig John Campbell, Distillery Manager Louis M. Martini Michael Eddy, Winemaker Ma e Ma Jane Bowie, Master of Maturation, Director of Innovation Mondavi Marc Mondavi, Founder & Angelina Mondavi, Brand Ambassador Moonlight Meadery Michael Fairbrother, Founder and Head Meadmaker SIMI - Lisa Evich, Winemaker Skrewball Whiskey Steven Yeng, Co-Founder & Brittany Merrill-Yeng, Co- Founder and Managing Member V-One Vodka Paul Kozub, Owner and Founder, & Ty Law, 3-time Super Bowl Champion & Pro Football Hall of Famer Wente Vineyards Niki Wente, Winegrower and Viticulture Manager WhistlePig Doug Ward, National Brand Ambassador Woodford Reserve Chris Morris, Master Distiller And many more!