Mohegan Sun presented Sun Whiskey Union on April 21, where hundreds of guests had the opportunity to learn about and taste domestic and imported whiskey, Scotch, bourbon and rye brands among other spirits. Seminars led by brand managers and suppliers gave insight into the production processes, differences in flavor profiles, tasting notes and characteristics. Cigar rolling demonstrations and samples, culinary creations and live music accompanied the spirits. Proceeds from the event went to benefit the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.
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- Kenny Ng, Regional Director, Chatham Imports, Inc. presenting during a Michters seminar.
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- Sean Oakley, NE Regional Manager, Terlato Artisan Spirits.
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- Paul Mathes, NE Regional Manager, Shaw-Ross Int’l and Drew Barter, Slocum & Sons.
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- Tommy Brunett, Iron Smoke Distillery
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- Gary Dritschler, Market Manager, Campari America.
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- Dave Houghton, Marketing, Onyx Moonshine.
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- Will Trupp, Sales Consultant, Slocum & Sons; Mike Boncimino, representing Slocum & Sons; Alycia Sandmeier, Sales Consultant, Slocum & Sons.
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- Paul Jaronko, District Manager, Hartley & Parker.
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- Jon Whalen, Brown-Forman and Kimberly Rose Hill, Connecticut Market Manager, Brown-Forman.
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- Mike DePasqua, Territory Manager, Beam Suntory during the Laphroig, Bomore & Ardmore seminar.
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- David Baker, Co-owner, Litchfield Distillery.
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- Will Schragis, National Director, Barrell Craft Spirits, during the Barrell Bourbon seminar.
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- Raymond Cruciani, CT Area Manager, Proximo and Damian Cashman, Fine Spirits & Liquor Consultant with Bushmills & Stranahan whiskies during a seminar.
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- Randall Bird, New England Regional Manager, Espiritus Group
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- Sam Ziar, Portfolio Manager, Infinium Spirits
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- Peter French, Marketing & Andrew Connolly, Marketing, Mad River Distillers
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- Steven Mercado, Sales, New York Distilling.
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- Matt Frohman, Taconic Distillery
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- Hand rolled cigars were available during Whiskey Union.
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- The Kenny Mehler Brand provided musical entertainment.
