Elm City Social in New Haven hosted an Ugly Sweater Party and Bartending Competition featuring Roe & Co. Irish Whiskey on Dec. 14. Five local bartenders competed for their chance to win top honor and prizes while wearing their best, or worst, holiday-themed attire. Genna Bestmann, Bar Manager, The Owl Shop took home the first-place prize; Raasikh Muhammad Joseph, Bar Manager, Anchor Spa won second place; and Sean Richard, Mecha Noodle Bar and Jermale Foster, Elm City Social tied for third place. Crafted in Dublin, Roe & Co Blended Irish Whiskey uses a blend of malt and grain whiskey aged in bourbon casks, imparting a smooth texture with flavors of sweet fruit, vanilla and spice; distributed in Connecticut by Mancini Beverage – Northeast Beverage of CT.
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- Roe & Co. Irish Whiskey was the featured spirit during an Ugly Sweater Party and Bartending Competition at New Haven’s Elm City Social on Dec. 14.
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- First-place winner Jenna Bestmann, Bar Manager, The Owl Shop.
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- Bestmann’s cocktail.
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- Second-place winner Raasikh Muhammad Joseph, Bar Manager, Anchor Spa.
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- Joseph’s cocktail.
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- Third-place winner Sean Richard, Mecha Noodle Bar.
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- Richard’s cocktail.
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- Third-place winner Jermale Foster, Elm City Social.
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- Third-place winner Jermale Foster, Elm City Social.
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- Competitor Deon Ross, Olives & Oil.
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- Ross’s cocktail.
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- David St. Onge, Shaken and Stirred; Sean Richard, Mecha Noodle Bar; Carolyn Flaherty, Bar Manager, Elm City Social; Deon Ross, Olives & Oil; Jermale Foster, Elm City Social; Dan Rek, Beverage Director, Mecha Noodle Bar and Raasikh Muhammad Joseph, Bar Manager, Anchor Spa. Bottom Row: Genna Bestmann, Bar Manager, The Owl Shop; Carlee Carvalko, Bar Manager, Via Gastrobar and Ryan Randolph, Northeast Beverage.
