
Brescome Barton hosted its third fall trade event at Elicit Brewing in Manchester on Oct. 23. The distributor’s late October Hartford County trade tasting, Spooky Soiree, showcased a variety of domestic and imported fine wine, spirits, beer and ready-to-drink cocktails with a Halloween theme. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors wore Halloween costumes while educating trade professionals and guests, all accompanied by pizza and small plates from Elicit Brewing.
- Brescome Barton hosted its third fall trade event, a Spooky Soiree, at Elicit Brewing in Manchester on Oct. 23.
- The distributor’s Hartford County trade tasting showcased a variety of domestic and imported fine wine, spirits, beer and ready-to-drink cocktails with a Halloween theme.
- All from Brescome Barton: Paul Puglia, Divisional Sales Manager; Veronica Saurett, Account Development Manager; Chris Munk, Account Development Manager; Jillian Carey, Account Development Manager; Thor Narowski, Zone Manager; Sarah Alokones, Divisional Sales Manager; Matthew Blumenfeld, Account Development Manager; Stephanie Chenail, Zone Manager; and Shane Downs, Zone Manager.
- Michael Murphy, Wine Manager, Brescome Barton.
- Kristen Palmisano, Wine Manager, Brescome Barton showcasing Riondo Prosecco DOC and Prosecco Rosé.
- John Marshall, New England Regional Manager, Quintessential Wines highlighting Tropical Mango Moscato.
- Brand Ambassadors Ali Welcome and Melissa Bokoff showcasing Dewar’s 12 Year Old Blended Whisky and 18 Year Old Blended Whisky.
- Thor Oliver, Evaton showcasing Sandeman Tawny Port Wine.
- Al Losardo, Foley Family Wines.
- Brescome Barton Account Development Managers Chris Munk and Veronica Saurett.
- Keren Janiszewski, Regional Sales Director, Northeast, John Anthony Family of Wines highlighting John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Phuong Thy Vilaysane, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton showcasing Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne.
- Paul Murphy, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton showcasing Joseph Phelps Vineyard Insignia Napa Valley Red Wine.
- Nick Neves, Kobrand highlighting Alizé Strawberry.
- Kenny Ng, Chatham Imports showcasing Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye.
- Beam Suntory Brand Ambassadors Tania Arroyo, Annabelle Gonzalez and Nancy Sayarath.
- Brand Ambassador Pierina Lecaros highlighting Sombra Joven Artesanal Mezcal.
- Diageo Brand Ambassador Pam Horbal showcasing Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dragon.
- Garret Grant, Brescome Barton highlighting Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie.
- Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America highlighting Montelobos Espadín Mezcal and Nayda Flores, Brand Ambassador showcasing Aperol.
- Tom and Lelania Dubay, Owners, Hartford Flavor Company.
- Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon’s Justin Morales, Founder; Sam Dziecol, Partner and Chief Branding Officer; and Grace Wilson, Brand Ambassador.
- Zach Debottis, The Real McCoy Rum showcasing The Real McCoy 5 Year Old Rum.
- Carrie Anne Kelly, Sales and Marketing Representative and Dan Gazaille, New England Sales Manager, Boston Harbor Distillery.
- Joshua Slocum, Area Manager, Disaronno International USA.
- David Bishop, Area Manager, Edrington highlighting Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey.
- A brand ambassador.
- Bob Nuzzello, RIPE Bar Juice.
- Kaitlyn Hamby, Propel Beverage highlighting Riverset Rye Whiskey and Blue Note Bourbon.
- Maura Connolly, Mad River Distillers showcasing Mad River Revolution Rye.
- John Henry, John Henry Co. showcasing Penelope Bourbon.
- Guests at Brescome Barton’s trade show at Elicit Brewing.
- Brand Ambassador Angela Salvatore.
- Mike Ackerley, Brody’s Crafted Cocktails highlighting Brody’s Air Mail Rum Cocktail and Minted Mule Vodka Cocktail.
Photos by Michael Leung.