Litchfield Distillery was named Small Business of the Year at the 23rd annual Harold Webster Smith Awards breakfast on January 22. Hosted by the Waterbury Regional Chamber, the event recognizes smaller companies and small business executives who have achieved excellence. Litchfield Distillery Co-founders and brothers David, Jack and Peter Baker accepted the award for their Litchfield-based business, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in January. Founded in 2014 by the Bakers, the company offers award-winning bourbon, vodka, gin and new ready-to-drink canned cocktails through its Litchfield Distillery spirits line.

Litchfield Distillery Co-founders and brothers Jack Baker, Peter Baker and David Baker with their Harold Webster Smith Small Business of the Year award.

Litchfield Distillery’s Jack Baker addresses attendees at the 23rd annual Harold Webster Smith Awards breakfast.