Lucien Lallouz
Thank you, Charles, for opening so many doors for so many people in the spirits industry. Over 30 years ago, I met Charles when we launched Cafe Picasso in Coconut Grove. Free advice, Free Goods, Free "PM", he loved that term PM (push money) to move goods, etc...
A few months ago, he joined the board of advisors of NorthBorn Spirits, the marketing company for Patriot Vodka and Tekoniak Tequila, to have fun with his friend David Lorenzo and me. It was thanks to Charles that we acquired the Patriot Vodka, as he paved the way for the brand to be distributed by Souther Glazers. He reminded us that PM will propel the brand to success.
RIP, my friend Chales. You won't need PM to be received in Heaven, as you have paid it forward.
I will save and cherish the 2 dollar bill you gave me at our last luncheon. meeting.