More than 1,800 attendees gathered for Mohegan Sun’s fourth annual Sun Whiskey Union on April 5. Guests enjoyed sampling more than 50 brands of domestic and imported whiskey, bourbon, Scotch and rye selections while learning more from distillery owners, whiskey experts and supplier representatives. Over 185 liquors were available for tasting along with food from Backyard Smokers of New London. Proceeds benefited the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.
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- More than 1,800 visitors enjoyed the sold-out Sun Whiskey Union on April 5.
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- Suppliers and wholesalers showcased a tasting array of domestic and imported whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, rye and spirits brands during the event.
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- Giancarlo Cowan, State Manager, Rémy Cointreau highlighting Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley Scotch.
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- Brand Ambassador Kerri Schnider highlighting Wild Turkey Longbranch and Gary Dristchler, State Manager, Campari with Russell’s Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Jeremy Fonicello, Senior Market Manager, Edrington and Brand Ambassador Cori Magnotta with Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon.
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- Brand Ambassadors Dee Ortiz and Ruth Cuterone with Crown Royal Vanilla and Crown Royal Deluxe Blended Canadian Whiskey.
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- Lee Tarn, Xtreme! Marketing and Jamie Goldsmith, Market Manager, Brown-Forman highlighting The Glendronach Original and BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.
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- Chris Conroy, Regional Manager, Sagamore Spirit with Sagamore Spirit Rye and Port Finish Rye Whiskey.
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- Christina Shallow and Melissa Kelley, both of Mancini Beverage – Northeast Beverage of Connecticut featuring Roe & Co Blended Irish Whiskey.
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- Jameson Ireine and Kathi Savage, Scotch Mentor, Diageo with Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Kenny Ng, Northeast Regional Manager, Chatham Imports, Inc. highlighting Michter’s Straight Rye Whiskey.
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- Michele Elliott and William Wolf of Hartley & Parker Limited highlighting William Wolf Pecan Bourbon.
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- Monique Shay and David Baker, Co-founder of Connecticut-based Litchfield Distillery.
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- Slocum & Sons’ Andrew Frank and Jesse Russell with offerings from Glendalough Distillery.
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- Noah King-Smith, Key Account and Spirits Manager, Slocum & Sons highlighting Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
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- Alex Meier-Tomkins, Boutique & Craft Brands Director and Senior Brand Manager, Slocum & Sons with Lambay Irish Whiskey.
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- Allen Katz, Co-owner, New York Distilling Company with Ragtime Rye.
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- Rob Williams and Tim Burke for The Splinter Group Spirits highlighting Whip Saw Rye Whiskey and Slaughter House American Whiskey.
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- Maurissa McGeary, Stoli Group highlighting Glen Scotia Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
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- Jennifer Sutherland and Phil Fortunato for Four Roses Bourbon.
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- Mike Stacy, New England Regional Manager, Clyde May’s Whiskey and Brand Ambassador Sabrina Gurwitz highlighting Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Brian Reilly and Marcus Eldridge of Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.
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- Brand Ambassador Nayda Flores pouring Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey.
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- Grace Coughlin and Paul Coughlin of Taconic Distillery highlighting Taconic Distillery Double Barrel Maple Bourbon and Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
