The Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Enthusiasts and the Wallingford Rotary Club hosted the fourth annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival at the Columbus Lodge in Hamden on Sept. 27. Guests enjoyed whiskey tastes from more than 20 wholesalers, retailers and producers and local distillers. Sponsored by Good Bottle Auctions, all proceeds benefited the charitable causes of the Wallingford Rotary Club.
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- The Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Enthusiasts and the Wallingford Rotary Club hosted the fourth annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival at the Columbus Lodge in Hamden on Sept. 27.
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- Jeff Conelius, In-House Brown-Forman Portfolio Development Specialist, Allan S. Goodman.
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- Kylen O’Sullivan, Eder Bros., Inc., with selections from RD One Bourbon.
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- Carolyn Thompson, Brescome Barton with selections from Penelope Bourbon, 1792 Bourbon and Michter’s Distillery.
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- Joe Milone, Bully Boy Distillers.
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- Jeff Tredennick, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery.
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- Roberta Rose, Havas Street with selections from Knob Creek, Basil Hayden and Jim Beam.
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- Dan Mann and Johnny Livanos, First Cut Barrel Co.
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- Kate Handy, Propel Beverage with selections from Three Chord Bourbon.
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- The team from Good Bottle Auctions: Tom Selmont, Ryan Brechlin and Vinnie Pesce.
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- All of Conti’s Wines & Spirits: Nick Conti, Kyle Kaufman and Nathan Kesegi.
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- Dave Schmeir, Founder, Proof and Wood Ventures, Inc.
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- Chris Tucci and Panos Efremidis, Caraluzzi’s Wine & Spirits.
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- All of Universal Wine & Liquor in Stratford: Nick Patel, Neel Patel and Kamesh Patel.
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- Vinny and Sameer Advani, Signature Wine & Spirits.
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- Ryan Aspinall, Store Manager, Conti’s Wines & Spirits.
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- A pour of Bully Boy Distillers Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey.
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- A pour of Penelope Wheated Bourbon.
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- Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon, Michter’s US*1 Limited Release Barrel Strength Bourbon, Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series The Keepers Release 2025 Bourbon, Bardstown Bourbon Company Double Barreled Discovery Series 13 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Maison Ferrand Finish.
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- RD One Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Photos by Alejandro Villacorta.
