LAS VEGAS TEQUILA FEST

Following its success of last year, the 2nd Annual Las Vegas Tequila Fest will be held September 12 and 13.  Hosted at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, organizers expect over 5OOO in attendance at the event, surpassing last year’s crowd.  The 2OO8 Las Vegas Tequila Fest will showcase the finest brands in the industry, from the major legendary labels to boutique tequilas distilled in the heart of Mexico.  Several of the industry’s top tequila ambassadors, master distillers, noted tequila experts, as well as innovative chefs and bartenders from across the US and Mexico will be on hand to share the latest trends, recipes and the legends and folklore surrounding their unique distilleries.  Attendees will be treated to sampling and tastings, food and live entertainment.  Private tastings of the various “ultra premium” tequilas will be held, with several of these reserve bottles valued in the hundreds of dollars.  For more information visit www.lasvegastequilafestival.com or through www.pocotequila.com, or www.tequila.net or call 8OO.637.1OO6.