
Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), welcomed new brand additions in partnership with William Grant & Sons during a sales celebration at Saint Clements Castle in Portland on September 13. “This is another great day for CDI,” said President John Parke. “We are fortunate to represent this rich collection of ultra-premium brands, each with a storied history and heritage. Every CDI associate here was impressed by the energy and passion that the William Grant team brought to this event.” The day was filled with brand education breakout sessions, lunch and yard games with a special bagpiper visit honoring its many Scotch whiskies, including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie range and Grant’s. The William Grant & Sons portfolio also includes Tullamore D.E.W., Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Whisky, Milagro Tequila and Reyka Vodka.
- John Broderick, Region Director, William Grant & Sons; Jonathan Yusen, President & Managing Director, Americas, William Grant & Sons; and John Parke, President, CDI. 3. The Balvenie, a range of single-malt Scotch whiskies handcrafted in Speyside using centuries-old skills, is owned by William Grant & Sons.
- Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), celebrated the inclusion of portfolio selections from William Grant & Sons, including Ancho Reyes chili-infused liqueur, Montelobos Mezcal, Milagro Tequila, Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s Gin, The Balvenie, Money Shoulder Triple Malt Whisky, Tullamore D.E.W., Reyka Vodka and Hudson Whiskey.
- John Parke, President, CDI; Jon Fredyna, Business Manager, CDI; Stacey Pabst, Trade Development Manager, William Grant & Sons; Paul Puhalla, Vice President Marketing, CDI; Emily Sullivan, Trade Marketing Manager, CDI; Mike Evans, On-Premise Division Manager, CDI; Vicky Byrnes, Regional Marketing Associate, East, William Grant & Sons; John Broderick, Region Director, William Grant & Sons; Steve Slota, Considine and Vanguard Division Manager, CDI; and Jamie Montesi, Senior District Manager, William Grant & Sons with The Balvenie Morgan, a four-seat roadster specially crafted by the Morgan Motor Company, designed for The Balvenie brand.
- The Balvenie, a range of single-malt Scotch whiskies handcrafted in Speyside using centuries-old skills, is owned by William Grant & Sons.
- Hendrick’s Gin, a premium gin distilled in Scotland, offers infusions of cucumber and rose produced by William Grant & Sons at the Girvan distillery.
- Kevin Bott, Sales Representative, Diamond Division, CDI; Lorne Cousins, Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich; Paul Illinger, Sales Representative, Diamond Division, CDI.
- CDI Off-Premise team with Joon Park, Brand Ambassador, Reyka Vodka.
- Paul Puhalla, Vice President Marketing, CDI; Jon Fredyna, Business Manager, CDI; Steve Slota, Considine and Vanguard Division Manager, CDI; and John Broderick, Region Director, William Grant & Sons.
- CDI team with David Powell, Brand Ambassador, Hudson Whiskey.
- The CDI and William Grant & Sons teams with The Balvenie Morgan at Saint Clements Castle in Portland.
Photos by Joe Palisi.