WeHa Whiskey & Spirits Festival Raises Funds

The 10th annual West Hartford Whiskey & Spirits Festival, also known as the WeHa Whiskey Festival, presented by Maximum Beverage, was hosted on the grounds of the Hartford Golf Club on Oct. 7. Event proceeds benefited Friends of Feeney, a charity helping children and families who need assistance after heartbreak and tragedy. Guests enjoyed more than 250 types of whiskey, bourbon, rye and single-malt Scotch, along with more premium spirits this year, including a variety of rum, tequila, gin and craft cocktail samples. Attendees paired their beverage selections with food from a buffet menu prepared by the Hartford Golf Club’s Chef Ryan Calvo and team, accompanied by live music.

: The 10th annual West Hartford Whiskey & Spirits Festival, also known as WeHa Whiskey Festival, presented by Maximum Beverage, was hosted on the grounds of the Hartford Golf Club on Oct. 7.

: Jason McClellan, Sales Representative – Diamond division, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), highlighting Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Colin Baldwin, Account Development Specialist, CDI showcasing The Dalmore 14 Year.

: Colleen Mazurek showcasing Hanson Organic Vodka and Paul Mazurek, Field Sales Specialist, Trinchero Family Estates highlighting Amador Whiskey Co. Bourbon.

: John Williams, Sales Representative highlighting Great Jones Bourbon and Sarah Carley, Tasting and Promotions Manager, Allan S. Goodman showcasing Bushmills Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

: Morgan Marshall, District Sales Manager, Allan S. Goodman highlighting Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery showcasing Litchfield Distillery Manhattan Small-Batch Cocktail.

: Brian Hutcheson, CT State Manager, Latitude Beverage Co. highlighting Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassadors Krista Pindar showcasing Jefferson’s Ocean Rye and Amanda Barrosa highlighting Rabbit Hole Dareringer Sherry Cask Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassadors Marisa Mesias showcasing Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Whisky and Ashley Thompson highlighting The Glenlivet Old Fashioned.

: Brand Ambassador Erin Duggan showcasing SoNo 1420 BBN Double Barrel Maple.

: Brand Ambassador Katelyn Trieu showcasing WhistlePig 12 Year Old World Rye.

: Ed Sherman Jr., Market Manager CT & RI, Rémy Cointreau highlighting Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

: Brand Representative Alyssa Venuti.

: Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari USA highlighting Wild Turkey Longbranch Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

: David Miller, Mike Sheridan and Will Kostelos showcasing Michter’s Rye.

: Anthony DeSerio, Dr. Booze LLC highlighting Espolòn Añejo Cristalino, Mayenda Blanco Tequila and Montelobos Mezcal.

: Tomas Nenortas, Co-founder, Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit.

: Gary Kalinsky; Dave Blanck, Craft Spirits/Craft Beer Specialist; and Rana Singh, Craft CT.

: Andreas Sonju, Market Manager, Barrelsmith pouring Barrelsmith Manhattan.

: Brand Ambassadors Maurice Sutton and Ruth Cuterone showcasing Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail and Manhattan Cocktail.

: Kevin McGill, Dendor Wine Management showcasing Starlight Distillery Carl T. Huber’s Bourbon Whiskey Finished in VDN Barrels.

: Brand Ambassadors Annabelle Gonzales showcasing Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Jasmin Askew highlighting Maker’s Mark French Oaked No. 46 Bourbon Whiskey and Carmen Torres showcasing Laphroaig Select Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.