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Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors, in collaboration with the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department, hosted the annual Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Beer and Wine Tasting at the William J. Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield on March 23. Representatives from local distributors and suppliers, along with Fire Department volunteers, poured a variety of fine wine, spirits and craft beer selections for guests. A portion of the proceeds benefited the Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Scholarship Fund.
- Steve Turpak, Connecticut Sales Representative, Stormalong Cider and Sanjay “Sam” Shah, Owner, Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors.
- Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors and the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department hosted a tasting fundraiser on March 23.
- Kassandra McCarthy, Sales Representative, Connecticut Distributors, Inc., pouring Mercer + Prince by A$AP Rocky Blended Canadian Whisky.
- Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributors showcasing Root Out Whisky.
- Janet Feliciano and Julie Cruz, Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors.
- John Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons with McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin, Bumbu Original Rum and Villon Cognac.
- Volunteer Guy LaBella and Jessica Rice, Central and Northeast CT Sales Manager, Two Roads Brewing Company.
- Michael Mauro, Opici Family Distributing showcasing Jules Lorén Cuvée Réserve Brut.
- Marcia Passavant, Spirits Manager, Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd., with Filibuster Single Estate Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Jessica Pratt, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island highlighting Grey Sail Captain’s Daughter Imperial IPA.
- Elise Bozzuto, Latitude Beverage Co. showcasing La Clé de la Femme Champagne.
- James Dolny, Worldwide Wines pouring Terlato Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.
- Brand Ambassador Nate Smith showcasing Kentucky Coffee Whiskey and Tim DeGennaro, Regional Account Manager – CT, Atomic Brands highlighting Monaco Cocktails Tequila Lime Crush.
- A Brand Ambassador and Jeff Mon, Next Century Spirits.
- Kevin Langan, Sales Representative, Stateside Vodka and Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka.
- Brand Ambassador Nayda Flores highlighting Kawama Tequila & Soda Grapefruit.
- Lindsey Duggan, Market Sales Representative, The Finnish Long Drink.
- Nineteen 70 Something Bourbon Co-owners Sean Dorantes and Obee Byrd.
- Sean Lanning, Director of Marketing, Broad Brook Brewing Company.
- Brand Ambassador Ashley Thompson showcasing Broken Shed Vodka.
- Chief Brian Schroll, Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department; Sanjay “Sam” Shah, Owner, Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors; and Captain Marty Sitler, Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
- Brand Ambassador Francesca Bustamante highlighting White Claw Triple Wave Filtered Vodka in Mango and Pineapple.