
The Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Enthusiasts and the Wallingford Rotary Club hosted the third annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival at the Columbus Lodge in Hamden on Sept. 28. Guests enjoyed whiskey tastes from more than 20 wholesalers, retailers and producers, including local distillers Connecticut Distilling, Litchfield Distillery, Nineteen70Something Bourbon, SoNo 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery and Waypoint Spirits, alongside many more brands. Sponsored by Good Bottle Auctions, all proceeds benefited the charitable causes of the Wallingford Rotary Club.
- The Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Enthusiasts and the Wallingford Rotary Club hosted the annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival at the Columbus Lodge in Hamden on Sept. 28.
- Ted Dumbauld, Founder, SoNo 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery showcasing SoNo 1420 Harborside Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Matt Wettish, Waypoint Spirits highlighting Waypoint Spirits Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Laura Graham, Drink with Food showcasing Kings Code Whiskey, bottled by Kings County Distillery and blended by Irene Tan.
- Nathan Kesegi, Conti’s Wines & Spirits.
- Andrew Greenleaf, Bully Boy Distillers showcasing Bully Boy Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Brescome Barton’s Chris Hoffer highlighting Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey and Jeff Rodensky showcasing Michter’s US*1 Unblended American Whiskey.
- Obee Byrd, Co-owner, Nineteen70Something Bourbon showcasing Nineteen70Something Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 5 Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Jeel Patel, Universal Wine & Liquor, Stamford highlighting New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and Nulu Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Dave Schmier, Founder, Proof & Wood Ventures, Inc., showcasing Vote Whiskey! The Representative Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey and The Senator Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey.
- Rick Eadie, Greens Farms Spirits, Westport.
- Jalen Brown and Darchell Wilson, Sales Account Manager, Latitude Beverage Co.
- Danny Lyne and Frank Richard, Ninety 9 Bottles.
- Sean O’Donnell, Taconic Distillery showcasing Taconic Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Peter Lawson, Worldwide Wine & Spirits highlighting Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Carsebridge Single Grain Scotch Whisky.
- Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery showcasing Litchfield Distillery Double-Barreled Bourbon Whiskey.
- Dimitrios Zahariadis, Distillery Manager, Connecticut Distilling and COO, The CoreBev Group.
- All from Good Bottle Auctions: Ryan Brechlin, Vinny Pesce and Thomas Selmont.
- Daniel Mann, Founder and CEO and John Livanos, Adviser, First Cut Barrel Co.
- A pour of bourbon from First Cut Barrel Co.
- Kyro Distillery Single Wood Smoked Straight Rye Whiskey.
- Kings County Distillery Blended Bourbon Whiskey.