Paspaley Polo in the City returned to Centennial Park on Saturday 17 November 2012 with Sydney putting on the best sunshine for the event. In the National Polo League, Sydney competed against Brisbane and took out the Paspaley Cup in a triumphant win.
Paspaley Cup Winners
The Woodford Reserve Marquee was a veritable stable of fashion, style and glamour with branding by Creative Director, Alex Zabotto-Bentley and the team at AZBcreative.
Woodford Reserve Marquee
Wooden shelving with equestrian memorabilia, books and bottles, Chesterfield lounges and branded umbrellas in copper tones reflected the brand style, right down to the copper coloured bar with matching shakers and muddlers.
Woodford Reserve Bar
Three bars kept guests well hydrated with uniquely designed cocktails, served exclusively at the marquee. High profile guests of Woodford Reserve included Terry Biviano, Adam Goodes, Melissa Hoyer, and celebrity chef, Miguel Maestre turning out to taste the delicious cocktails.
Woodford Reserve central bar
The Raspberry Dash, a mixture of Chambord, fresh raspberries, cranberry juice, lime and mint, with Woodford Reserve bourbon was a refreshing cocktail with a good balance of spirits not to make it overly sweet. The Woodford Hook was made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, aromatic chocolate bitters, and topped with ginger beer and lime – a zesty, easy drinking cocktail that is perfect for summer days.
L-R: Woodford Hook, Raspberry Dash
Later in the afternoon, the signature Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned was served, a delicious combination of Bourbon with bitters, sugar and orange zest.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
The Woodford Reserve Cart offered tastings of the whiskey to those in neighbouring marquees.
Woodford Reserve Cart
Belinda Franks Catering served up culinary delights such as the croque St-Jacques aux truffle scallop and black truffle toasted sandwich; boudin noir of ocean trout, tobiko and chives; spice rubbed pork burgers with fried green tomato, spanish onion, cumin and coriander and finishing with chocolate mousse cups, salted caramel and roast hazelnuts and irresistible honey and ricotta cannoli.
Polo in progress
There was the usual Divot Stomp, Fashions on the Field, Dash for the Ladies and Men, Parade of Horses with the event concluding with Presentations and MVP Awards before the last drinks were served.
In the spirit of the event, Gourmantic was treated to a special Woodford Reserve Mint Julep served in a trophy cup.
Mint Julep in Trophy Cup with Cal Stoddart
The event concluded at 6pm and the after party kicked on at the Bellevue Hotel in Paddington.
Woodford Reserve will also be hosting marquees at both the Melbourne Polo in The City event on the 1st of December and the Perth Polo in The City event on the 8th December.
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Gourmantic were guests of Woodford Reserve at Paspaley Polo in the City.
