Spirit companies presented creative cocktails and tastings next to culinary creations from area restaurants during the Taste of Simsbury on August 25. Hartford Flavor Company of Hartford, creators of Wild Moon Liqueurs, and Waypoint Spirits of Bloomfield informed guests about their brands and provided them an opportunity to taste. Plan B Burger Bar, RIPE Bar Juice, Metro Bis, Thomas Hooker Brewing Company and Back East Brewing Company were also among the many vendors at the event. The event was held at The Riverview in Simsbury.