CTNOW hosted Barrel Night Hartford 2018, a celebration of fine whiskey, spirits and other barrel-aged beverages at Hartford’s Infinity Hall on July 12. More than 30 varieties of whiskey, bourbon and rye were available for tasting. Master distillers, spirits ambassadors and owners discussed selections with guests who also enjoyed restaurant fare, live music and other activities during the tasting, including a silent auction, all of which benefited KNOX Inc. of Hartford, a community organization dedicated to building “greener, healthier and more beautiful” neighborhoods in the Hartford area.
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- Barrel Night 2018 offered tastes of more than 40 varieties of whiskey, bourbon and rye at Hartford’s Infinity Hall on July 12.
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- Bob Paterno and Kathi Savage, pouring Bulleit Bourbon for Diageo.
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- The Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey line was showcased during the Barrel Night 2018 event.
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- Kim Hill, CT Market Manager, Brown-Forman pouring Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Tom Kachmarck, CT State Manager, Brown-Forman with Slane Irish Whiskey.
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- One of the night’s featured spirits, Slane Irish Whiskey, a triple-casked blend from the family Conyngham of Slane Castle in Ireland.
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- Katie Healy and Tom Might, both of Plan B Burger Bar.
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- Arthur Williams, Brand Ambassador with Rob Schulten, Owner and Distiller, Asylum Distillery.
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- Allan S. Goodman’s Samantha Cooper and Jackie Bishop with viewfinders from Jack Daniel’s virtual-reality tour.
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- Beam Suntory Brand Ambassadors Anthony Urillo and Rachel Bedigian highlighting Brockmans Gin.
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- Sharon Vaghi, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- James Donovan, Hartford Flavor Company with Wild Moon Liqueurs Lavender.
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- Michael Sharry, Event Manager, Berkshire Mountain Distillers with Berkshire Bourbon Whiskey.
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- KNOX Inc.’s Lindsay White, Grant Writer and Advancement Associate and Chelsea Morrison, Farm and Grounds Manager.
Photos by Michael Leung.
