We Ask Sandra Chollet of Casa Dragones about Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Fest

As part of our “What We’re Hearing” about Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis (NPIWFF) content series, we are counting the days until the annual event in March 2025!

The five-day celebration of food, wine, spirits, and Bahamian-culture attracts all sorts of talent from celebrity chefs to connoisseurs. We ask Sandra Chollet, VP International Sales for Casa Dragones about his experience at NPIWFF.

Talk to us a bit about Casa Dragones.

Recognized as the World’s #1 Sipping Tequila, Casa Dragones is small batch producer with a passion for crafting exceptional sipping tequilas, one bottle at a time. Committed to innovation, Mexican craftsmanship and modern, sustainable production, Casa Dragones crafts uniquely smooth sipping tequilas to surprise and enamor the tequila lover.

What inspired your involvement with NPIWFF?

The Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival (NPIWFF) is an exceptional gathering that attracts enthusiasts of gourmet food, wine, and spirits. We were excited to be invited to this event to introduce our unique family of sipping tequilas: Casa Dragones Joven, a master blend of silver and extra aged tequila, Casa Añejo Barrel Blend, an extraordinary blend of two styles of añejo tequilas, Casa Dragones Reposado Mizunara, the first tequila rested in custom-made Japanese casks, and Casa Dragones Blanco, the pure essence of agave.

It was also a wonderful opportunity for Casa Dragones to showcase the craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that goes into each one of our sipping tequilas and providing a luxurious experience of taste.

Tell us about your experience this year.

We were honored to be in the company of renowned talents and industry luminaries, including friends like Martha Stewart, José Andrés, Nobu Matsuhisa, Michael White, among others. We participated in the Taco and Tequila event to showcase the unique range of sipping tequilas that we offer. We also truly appreciate that the festival is a celebration of global cuisine, enabling us to showcase the versatility of pairing our sipping tequilas with a wide variety of dishes.

Beyond offering tastings of our tequila expressions to a wonderful group of guests, we were excited to collaborate with Atlantis Resorts to present a beloved cocktail creation, the Stumblebee. The Stumblebee, originally crafted by award-winning mixologist Jim Meehan, is a twist on the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail, featuring Casa Dragones Blanco, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and wildflower honey syrup, for a refreshing cocktail in the hot Bahamian sun.

What were some of the highlights?

Masterclasses, pairing dinners, and cocktail parties were just some of highlights of this year’s event. Additionally, experiencing the luxurious amenities and attractions of Atlantis Resort, such as the world-class dining options, made this experience at the Atlantis Resort a truly unforgettable one.

What are you looking forward to next year?

We are looking forward to continuing and growing our partnership with Atlantis Resort, as well as developing new and exciting experiences to enamor the tequila lover at the NPIWFF. Such experiences include exclusive tequila tastings, tequila pairing dinner experiences, and authentic Mexican cocktails with Casa Dragones.

What are some of your biggest takeaways from the event?

Casa Dragones was thrilled to connect with a diverse and knowledgeable community of industry professionals and tequila enthusiasts. For us, building community through a shared passion for fine food and high-quality spirits, such as Casa Dragones, is what we like to do best.

What would you like people to know who are interested in attending?

Whether you’re a tequila connoisseur or passionate about cuisine, NPIWFF offers an unparalleled experience to discover new flavors and libations, while enjoying a high quality, luxury experience.