Murphy Distributors celebrated the launch of Cylinder Vodka during a sales meeting at its Branford headquarters on Oct. 2. Created by Stamford native Stelios Stavrianos, Cylinder Vodka first debuted in 2017. Stavrianos, a former bartender who spent 10 years in area bars and private events creating cocktails, developed an appreciation and knowledge for how spirits were made and embarked on a mission to create his own vodka. He spent three years crafting and formulating Cylinder. The 40% ABV vodka is distilled six times and is non-GMO, naturally gluten-free and offers an “ultrasmooth” taste. Cylinder has won more than 20 awards, including a 2019 SIP Awards Consumers’ Choice Award.
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- Stelios Stavrianos, Founder and CEO, Cylinder Vodka at Murphy Distributors.
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- Cylinder Vodka has won more than 20 awards for its uniquely smooth taste. The brand is based in Stamford.
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- All from Murphy Distributors except where indicated: Jacky Skelly, Billing Manager; Jignesh Patel, Sales Representative; Karey Eskedal, Office Administrator; Melissa Lyons, Sales Representative; Adriana Carrasco, Administration; Rachel Murray, Sales Representative; Patricia Maisano, Sales Representative; Matt Habdas, Sales Representative; Stelios Stavrianos, Founder and CEO, Cylinder Vodka; Tim Clarke, Executive Sales Manager; Branden Hylwa, Key Account Sales Manager; Caila Rainville, Office Administrator; Matt Murphy, President; and Austin Smith, Graphic Design.
