Annual Sun Whiskey Union Creates Brand Showcase

Mohegan Sun hosted its fifth annual Sun Whiskey Union in its Earth Ballroom on April 16. During the sold-out evening event, guests enjoyed sampling more than 50 brands of domestic and imported whiskey, bourbon, Scotch and rye selections while learning more from distillery owners, whiskey experts and supplier representatives. Over 185 liquors were available for tasting along with food from Backyard Smokers of New London and NoRA Cupcake Company, with live music by Red Light. Proceeds benefited the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

: Chris Colter, Brescome Barton, and Khalid Williams, The Barrel Age, showcasing Up ‘n Down Rock and Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassador Matt Henry, showcasing Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon and Noble Oak Double Oak Rye.

: Brand Specialist Matthew Wozniak, The Glenrothes, pouring The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

: Sebastian Czuszel and Liam Devin, Edrington Americas, highlighting Wyoming Whiskey Outryder and Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey.

: Steve Hirschberger, Territory Sales Manager, ‘Merican Mule, and Brand Ambassador Jessica Strickland.

: Melissa Westover and Ashley Buczko, Allan S. Goodman, highlighting The Sexton Single Malt and Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey.

: Lexie Robillard, Megan Ory and Sammy D’Agostino, Fishers Island Lemonade.

: Shannon Berton and Kathy Savage, Diageo/SIA.

: Laurie Chapman and Doug Meaney, Clonakilty Distillery.

: Robert Cordisco, Market Manager CT & RI, Cleveland Whiskey, showcasing Magic Rabbit Chocolate & Peanut Butter Whiskey.

: Brendan Crowley, Market Manager, Glendalough Distillery, highlighting Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey.

: Colton Drain and Kevin Constant, Hartley & Parker, highlighting Dickel Bourbon Whisky and Elijah Craig Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Faith Ames, Kerri Killy and Kelly Killy, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.

: Edgar Beralderi and Ryan Randolph, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Beverage, highlighting Barrel Craft Spirits Armida Whiskey and Stellum Rye.

: Scott LaBelle and Mike Ward, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Beverage, highlighting Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace bourbons.

: Alaina Filleack and Nicole Ward, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Beverage.

: Jason Ewers, Rob Lessa and Scott Unruh, Hercules Mulligan Co.

: Josh Cameron, National Brand Ambassador, Roe & Co.

: Kenny Ng, Michter’s Distillery, showcasing Michter’s Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.

: Brown-Forman’s Akie Smythe and Tom Kachmarck, highlighting Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Straight Bourbon Whiskey and The Benriach Twelve.

: Tim Schultz and Marion Alvarez, Allan S. Goodman, highlighting Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassador Ruth Cuterone, highlighting Bulleit Crafted Cocktails in Manhattan and Old Fashioned.

: Brand Ambassadors Erin Duggan and Kerri Schneider, showcasing Batch & Bottle Hendrick’s Gin Martini and Monkey Shoulder Lazy Old Fashioned.

: Brand Ambassador Douglas Maloney, Litchfield Distillery, highlighting Litchfield Distillery Old Fashioned Small-Batch Cocktail.

: Keith Arszyla, Worldwide Wines, showcasing Balcones Distilling Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky and Balcones Distilling Brimstone Whiskey.

: Mollie Merecky and Chris Colter, Brescome Barton.

: Mike Bellis and Colin Santacroce, Bellis Bourbon.

: Tess McNally and Jeff Mon, Next Century Spirits.

: Sean O’Donnell, Taconic Distillery and guest Matt Wettish.

: Matt Ellenthal and Martha Outlaw, Barrel Crafted Cocktails.

: Brand Ambassadors Laurie Chapman and Caroline Lee highlighting Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassador Carol Joyce showcasing Suntory Whisky Toki.

: Brand Ambassador Donella Turner highlighting Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.

: Brand Ambassador Maria Romero showcasing Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Angelus Perez and Trayce Santoro, highlighting Fistful of Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassador Lucas Savage showcasing Dickel Bourbon Whisky.

: Matt Reklaitis, Allan S. Goodman, showcasing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Keith Fillmore, Blue Ridge Spirits and Wine.

: Kevin O’Rourke and Bridget Clarke, Journeyman Distillery.

: Rob Tortorici, Western Spirits Brands showcasing Calumet Farm 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Doug Preston and Donna Schweder, Hartley & Parker, showcasing Ole Smoky Tennessee Salty Watermelon Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassadors Amanda Barroso and Cassandra Tambling showcasing The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.