Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), fêted the launch of spirits from Greenport, New York’s Matchbook Distilling Co. on June 21. Matchbook Distilling Co. Founders Paul Monahan and Leslie Merinoff shared the brand’s history with CDI’s On-Premise Diamond division and presented three new products: Flamingo Riviera Mango Chili Liqueur, Daytrip Strawberry Amaro and Elsewhere Blood Orange Aperitivo. Matchbook Distilling Co. is dedicated to creating spirits that merge agriculture, anthropology, tradition and science, focusing on using healthy, live soil to produce the best ingredients, resulting in superior flavors, the team said. Flamingo Riviera is a vibrant liqueur that combines the taste of ripe mangos with a bold chili profile, featuring a mix of chili de arbol, chili ancho, chili guajillo and pasilla. Elsewhere Blood Orange Aperitivo is a bittersweet blend crafted from local organic corn and infused with whole, freshly picked blood oranges. Daytrip Strawberry Amaro is made from strawberry wine infused with botanicals like quassia, jasmine, rose and nutmeg fruit. “We are excited to add this level of distilling and creative expertise to our craft portfolio,” said Emily Sullivan, Business Manager, CDI.
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- All from Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), except where indicated: Jon Fredyna, VP of Marketing; Emily Sullivan, Business Manager; Paul Monahan, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Matchbook Distilling Co.; Leslie Merinoff, Co-founder and Distiller, Matchbook Distilling Co.; and Kelly Scofield, Director of Business Management.
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- Paul Monahan, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Matchbook Distilling Co. giving a presentation to the CDI sales team on June 21.
Photos courtesy of Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
