WeHa Whiskey Festival Returns to Raise Funds

The WeHa Whiskey Festival took place the evening of Sept. 25 on the grounds of The Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford. Sponsored by Maximum Beverage, more than 200 whiskies, Scotches, ryes and other spirits were available for tasting throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed complimentary cigars with their whiskey selections, along with food catered by the Hartford Golf Club, including carving stations, a create your own mac-and-cheese bar, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and more. Proceeds from the event benefited Friends of Feeney, a charity providing resources to children and families affected by tragedy.

: Giancarlo Cowan, State Manager CT & RI, Rémy Cointreau, highlighting Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Single Malt.

: Dave Blanck, highlighting Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Kansas Callaway, showcasing Garrison Brothers Straight Bourbon Whiskey, both of Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut, Blueprint Spirits Division.

: John Williams, Wine & Spirits Consultant, Opici Distributing, highlighting Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, James E. Pepper 1176 Straight Rye Whiskey, The Dubliner and Deanston among brands.

: Brand Ambassador Lucas Savage for Diageo, showcasing Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky.

: Harrison Love, Territory Manager, Beam Suntory and Mike DePasqua, State Manager, Beam Suntory.

: Greg Darling and David Miller, Sales, Brescome Barton, highlighting Fighting 69 Irish Whiskey and Three Chord Tennessee Straight Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassador Caroline Sarbah, highlighting Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey and Chris Hoffer, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton, showcasing Locke + Co. Aspen Aged Rye.

: Matt Wozniak, Brand Specialist, The Glenrothes, with The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

: Kevin McGill, Campbell McGill Selections, highlighting Starlight Distillery Carl T. Huber’s Signature Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Mike Penner, Redwood Empire and Tom Hayes, Worldwide Wines, showcasing whiskies from Redwood Empire.

: Brand Ambassador Noah Bonner with Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whiskey and Monkey Shoulder The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassadors Leah Pelarinos and Cassandra Tambling, showcasing Rabbit Hole Dareringer Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassador Courtney Sak, highlighting Fistful of Bourbon and Hudson Whiskey.

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

: Connecticut Distributors, Inc.’s Colin Baldwin and Brian Federman with The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve and Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

: Randall Bird, Spirits Director, McMillan Distillery and Lauren McKenney, Account Manager, Latitude Beverage, highlighting Zarpado Tequila Blanco and Wheel Horse Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassadors Christina Chizinski and Sunny Roper, Litchfield Distillery, showcasing Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon and Litchfield Distillery Batchers Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassador Sheila Reese, highlighting Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Kenny Ng, Regional Director, Michter’s, showcasing Michter’s Straight Rye.

: Derek Sullivan, Sales, Allan S. Goodman, showcasing Old Forester 1920 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Corinne Croker, Marketing Manager, Creek Water American Whiskey.

: Dan Braganca, Brand Ambassador, Sagamore Rye, pouring Sagamore Rye Straight Whiskey.

: Guest Kate Biotte and Dan McManus, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton, highlighting selections from Noble Oak.

: Eric DiNoto and Kyle Moore, Co-founders, Regimental American Whiskey.

: Chris Colter, Sales Manager, Brescome Barton highlighting Milam & Greene Triple Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassadors Christine Vogel and Danielle DeRosa showcasing selections from Amador Whiskey Co. and Whistle Pig.

: Brand Ambassador Erin Duggan showcasing selections from Templeton Rye.

: Brand Ambassador Erica Delgado with selections from Longbranch, The GlenGrant, Appleton Estate and Wild Turkey.

: Tim Schultz, Merchandiser, Allan S. Goodman pouring Minor Case Rye.

: Howard Asadow, Wine Manager, Allan S. Goodman with selections from Bushmills, Wolf Moon, Stranahan’s and Old Camp.

: Brand Ambassadors Angela Salvatore and Heather Kolodziej showcasing Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey and The Glenlivet 18 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.

: Michael Vieira, Beer Ambassador, City Steam Brewery.

: Brand Ambassadors Sarah Ayasse and Amanda Barrosso, Makers highlighting Basil Hayden’s Toast and Dark Rye.

: Brand Ambassadors Ruth Cuterone and Kathi Savage showcasing Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whiskey and Copper Dog Speyside Blended Scotch Whisky.