Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon’s Co-owners and founders Justin Morales, Sam Dziecol and Linda Davidson embarked on a “thank you” tour of the brand’s supporting Connecticut restaurants and retailers during the 2021 holiday season. Hosting tastings and providing education for guests of Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon, the tasting tour spanned venues across the state, starting at Marlborough Tavern in Marlborough, and including Manchester Wine & Liquors, Artisanal Burger Company in Manchester, Max Fish in Glastonbury, Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen and Arugula Bistro in West Hartford, The Industrial in New Britain, At the Barn in Granby, Prime One Eleven in Trumbull, Frida WH in West Hartford and The Charles in Wethersfield. Available in the state through Brescome Barton, the brand’s expressions include Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon with a mash bill of corn 75%, rye 21% and barley malt 4%, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon Pumpkin Mash which infuses pumpkin and seasonal spices into the original blend, and the brand’s latest release, The Colonel’s Cut, 118 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey, infused with figs and spices. The Up n’ Down line is formulated and bottled in East Hartford at Central Connecticut Distillers.
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- Santa showcasing Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon during Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon’s Thank You Tour in December 2021.
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- Don Henderson, Server, J. Gilbert’s; Sam Dziecol, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon; Justin Morales, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon and Mike Leung, Leungevity Photography at J. Gilbert’s in Glastonbury.
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- Ruvin Bogati, Manager, Fork & Fire; Justin Morales, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon; Bryce Hardy, Owner, The Charles; Tom Kaldy, Executive Chef, The Charles and Mike Oliver, General Manager, The Charles.
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- Bartender James Nicholson, Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen.
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- Justin Morales, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon; Marissa Barnes, Bar Manager, At the Barn; Guest; Guest and Sam Dziecol, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon.
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- Sam Dziecol, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon; Atilio Lopez, Bar Manager, Frida WH; Ben Dubow, Partner, Hospitality Collective; Justin Morales, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon and Xiomara Chincoya, Co-owner, Frida WH.
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- Linda Davidson, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon at Manchester Liquor.
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- Justin Morales, Owner, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon and Andres Soriano, Owner, The Industrial in New Britain.
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- Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon and a small plate of Fried Korean Cauliflower at Arugula Bistro in West Hartford.
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- New Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon, The Colonel’s Cut, offers a 118-proof straight bourbon whiskey infused with figs and spices.
Photos courtesy of Justin Morales, Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon.
