Supermodel Joan Smalls recently celebrated the changing seasons and global launch of Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth Rum Cask Blended Scotch Whisky. Guests were offered an exclusive first taste through The Scotribbean Pop-Up Experience at Gitano Garden of Love.
Launched Oct 1, Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth is the first in a series of cask extensions from the blended scotch brand. Its related Scotribbean Experience, which brought together Caribbean and Scottish cultures, served as the official kick-off to the launch and pop-up bar staffed by bartenders Iain McPherson (Scotland) and Nicole Fas (Puerto Rico).
Between sips of the signature Caribbean Smooth Coconut Highball, and specialty games nearing every corner of the garden, guests were treated to a curated Scottish and Caribbean fusion menu created by Gitano’s Chef Yvan Lemoine throughout the evening. In honor of her bi-racial heritage (Puerto Rican and West Indian), Smalls shared her family recipe of Arroz con Gandules, which Chef Lemoine served as the night’s signature dish. Among the various Scotribbean moments, guests were introduced to the new Scotribbean language, a quirky combination of traditional Scottish and Caribbean slang that was highlighted through games, food and cocktails.
