Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) launched Traverse City Whiskey and Notable Wines at a recent sales meeting, beginning each brand’s state distribution in March 2017. Traverse City Whiskey is a small-batch, handcrafted whiskey produced in Traverse City, Michigan offering a Straight Bourbon Whiskey and American Cherry Edition. CDI also welcomed Notable Wines to its portfolio: 2015 Notable California Chardonnay and 2016 Notable Australian Chardonnay, each offering a unique flavor profile and expression of the popular grape.

Steve Lancor, Business Manager, CDI and Chris Fredrickson, Co-owner/Distiller, Traverse City. The Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged four years and bottled at 43% ABV, with flavors of light vanilla, citrus undertones and a smooth finish. Traverse City American Cherry infuses more than 10 pounds of Montmorency cherries in every barrel for at least two weeks, creating a hint of cherry on the finish.n of the popular grape.

Steve Lancor, Business Manager, CDI and Brett Powell, Field Sales Manager Connecticut, Constellation Brands, Inc. with Notable chardonnays. The 2015 Notable California is bright golden in color and has aromas of fruit and apple with notes of baking spices, butter and toasted vanilla oak. The 2016 Notable Australian Chardonnay is pale straw in color and has aromas of peach and melon with floral flavors of lemon and citrus on the finish.