Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted visits by NFL Hall of Famer and Sports Analyst Shannon Sharpe during his nationwide bottle-signing tour to promote his premium Cognac, Le Portier. Sharpe met with fans at Putnam Plaza Super Liquors in East Hartford and Total Wine in West Hartford, greeting attendees, taking photos and signing bottles of his award-winning spirit. “We are honored that Shannon took the time to visit Connecticut and personally introduce Le Portier to our market,” said Jon Fredyna, Vice President of Marketing, CDI. “This is an exceptional Cognac, and we are proud to have it in our portfolio. Seeing the excitement from fans and customers reaffirms not only Shannon’s star power but also the exceptional quality of the Cognac itself.” Developed in partnership with The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., Le Portier is a sophisticated blend of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fin Bois, aged in French oak barrels for over four years. Its flagship expression, Le Portier Shay, has earned industry accolades, including Platinum – Best in Class at the SIP Awards and Gold from The Spirits Business in the VSOP Super Premium category. Named after Sharpe’s late grandmother, Mary Porter, “Le Portier” pays tribute to strength, resilience and excellence, qualities that define Sharpe and his signature Cognac. Available in Connecticut exclusively through CDI.

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