Slocum & Sons Hosts Spirits Tasting and Cocktail Competition

Slocum & Sons, in collaboration with the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) New Haven chapter, hosted a spring spirits portfolio tasting and cocktail competition at Bourbon Raw in Norwalk on March 11. Trade guests had the opportunity to sample a variety of spirits, during which 11 USBG member bartenders showcased featured selections, including González Byass, Hepple Gin, Litchfield Bourbon, Lunazul Tequila, Street Puma Rum, Glendalough Irish Whiskey Double Barrel and Sagamore Rye during a cocktail competition. The first-place winner was Trevor Rosetta of Mecha Noodle Bar. In second place was Orlando Gonzalez, The Mayfield, with Deon Ross of Olives and Oil in third place.

: Philip Fortunato, Account Development Specialist, Inspired Beverage Inc.

: Mimi Buttenheim, President, Mad River Distillers.

: Allen Katz, Distiller & Owner, New York Distilling Company.

: Tom Tesauro, Partner, CompassPoint Imports.

: Robert Colopy, New England Area Manager, González Byass.

: Carol Ann Coughlin, Owner, Taconic Distillery.

: Larry Reiter, Founder, Columbus Wine and Spirits for Peony Vodka.

: Dimitrios Zahariadis, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery.

: Nicole Mercier, Brand Ambassador, Vine Ventures and Richard Fiorillo, Northeast Area Manager MA/CT/RI, Heaven Hill Brands.

: Paul Mathes, New England Division Manager, Shaw-Ross highlighting Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Aged 18 Years.

: Kevin Hickey, Regional Sales Manager, Sovereign Brands highlighting Bumbu XO Rum.

: Brand Ambassadors Cindy Budner and Liz Pliska for Chopin Vodka.

: Sean O’Sullivan, Regional Sales Manager, Mark Anthony Crafted Spirits for Glendalough Distillery.

: Rose Robinson, Brand Development Manager – NE, Hotaling & Co.

: Meryl Cocuzza, National Import Specialist with The Street Pumas spirits line.

: First-place winner Trevor Rosetta of Mecha Noodle Bar.

: Rosetta’s winning cocktail, featuring Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey and Luxardo Amaro. Competitors went through two rounds leading up to final winner.