Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut, Blueprint Spirits division, and St. Killian Importing hosted a tequila-pairing dinner highlighting 123 Organic Tequila at Toro Loco in Farmington on April 29. During the sold-out five-course meal prepared by Chef Tony Camilleri and the Toro Loco kitchen team, guests enjoyed cocktails featuring 123 Organic Tequila Uno Blanco, 123 Organic Tequila Dos Reposado, Cráneo Organic Mezcal and 123 Organic Tequila Diablito Extra Añejo. Dishes included passed antojitos; scallop ceviche with avocado, grapefruit, mint and jalapeno; crispy duck leg confit with peanut morita chile mole; and carne asada del gusano with red chile ancho salsa. 123 Organic Tequila is produced from certified organic agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico; cooked for two days in traditional stone ovens; and then double-distilled in small batches for rich agave flavor and a smooth taste.
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- Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut and St. Killian Importing hosted a tequila-pairing dinner featuring 123 Organic Tequila at Toro Loco in Farmington on April 29.
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- 123 Organic Tequila Uno Blanco, 123 Organic Tequila Dos Reposado and 123 Organic Tequila Tres Añejo.
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- All from Toro Loco (from left to right): Thomas McCue, Bartender; Dallas Sheehan, Server; Alex Pantelopoulos, Server; Chef Tony Camilleri; Shawna Hapgood, General Manager; Sarah Francis, Assistant General Manager; and Michael Lozada, Bartender.
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- A passion fruit margarita featuring 123 Organic Dos Reposado Tequila, with passed antojitos and the second course, scallop ceviche with avocado, grapefruit, mint and jalapeno.
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- 123 Organic Tequila Uno Blanco Blood Orange Margaritas were served with the first course, passed antojitos.
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- Mexican chocolate and queso flan for dessert, paired with 123 Organic Tequila Diablito Extra Añejo.
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- Irene Tan, Canterbury Liquors/Whisky Mentors; Phil Cousineau, Spirits Manager, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut; Sarah Sercia Santerian, Spirits Division Manager, St. Killian Importing; Jay Frary, Vice President, Sheehan Family Companies; Matt Arthur, Sales Director, St. Killian Importing; Dave Blanck, Spirits Specialist, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut; Guest Murray Waters; Joe Murphy, Beer Representative, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut; Guest Kayla Wisnieski; and Mason Powers, Spirits Specialist, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut.
