The 11th annual West Hartford Whiskey & Spirits Festival, also known as the WeHa Whiskey Festival, presented by Maximum Beverage, was hosted at Farmington Gardens on Oct. 4. Guests enjoyed more than 200 types of whiskey, bourbon, rye and single-malt Scotch, along with more premium spirits, including a variety of rum, tequila, gin and craft cocktail samples. Attendees paired their beverage selections with food from a buffet menu prepared by the culinary team at Farmington Gardens. Event proceeds benefited charities and local nonprofits including Friends of Feeney, a charity helping children and families in need of assistance after heartbreak and tragedy.
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- The 11th annual West Hartford Whiskey & Spirits Festival, also known as the WeHa Whiskey Festival, presented by Maximum Beverage, was hosted at Farmington Gardens on Oct. 4.
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- Allison Ruiz, Brand Ambassador; Mike DePasqua, State Manager, Beam Suntory; and Diana Sarju, Brand Ambassador.
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- Brand Ambassador Pierina Lecaros showcasing Basil Hayden Dark Rye Whiskey.
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- Nayda Flores, Brand Ambassador; Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America; and Dan McManus, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton.
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- Lori Chapman, Brand Amassador and Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America.
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- John Williams, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman showcasing Joseph Magnus Bourbon.
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- Christen LaRochelle, CT State Manager, Bacardi highlighting Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- James D’Ambrosio, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), showcasing Tequila Komos Añejo Cristalino.
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- Zach Hart, Retail Account Manager, Atomic Brands highlighting Kentucky Coffee Whiskey.
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- Corey Martin, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Beverage.
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- Dave Schmier, Proof & Wood Ventures, Inc., showcasing The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Andy DeFarias, Senior Market Manager, WhistlePig Whiskey highlighting WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Rye Whiskey.
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- CDI’s Rachel Thibodeau, Sales Representative and Steve Slota, Division Manager Retail Division.
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- Derek Sullivan, Allan S. Goodman highlighting Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Latitude Beverage Co.’s Rachael O’Connell, Sales Representative and Brian Hutcheson, CT State Manager.
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- Jocelyn Carrington, Brand Ambassador; Martha Outlaw, Founder, Barrelsmith; and Leona Williams, Brand Ambassador.
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- Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Double-Barreled Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Joanna DeNovellis showcasing Lunazul Añejo Tequila.
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- Michelle Cassille, Brand Ambassador and Philip Orazietti, Area Manager, Palm Bay International.
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- Allen Watts, Brescome Barton pouring a bourbon for a guest.
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- Nick Hamby, Brescome Barton and Kaitlyn Hamby, Propel Beverage.
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- Brand Ambassador Angela Salvatore showcasing Bruichladdich Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
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- Ed Nenortas, Co-founder, Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit.
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- Kenny Ng, Regional Director, Chatham Imports.
