Liquor Cabinet

Tequila lovers are in for a treat with the award-winning Tequila Código 1530 Rosa, as it is exceptionally smooth with layers of flavor nuances that make it equally enjoyable whether sipped neat, served over ice, used in cocktails, or to enhance culinary recipes. Made from 100% Blue Agave in Amatitán, Jalisco, México, this ultra-premium tequila has won a coveted space on our drinks table. We created three delectable cocktails and a culinary recipe that complement this outstanding product. We first …

Looking for interesting flavors to create inspired cocktails? We found Wild Moon Cucumber Liqueur created by Creatrix and Infusionary Lelaneia Dubay, owner of the woman-owned distillery Hartford Flavor Company based in Hartford, Connecticut to be a delectable and versatile ingredient. Wild Moon Cucumber Liqueur imparted layers of flavor to cocktail classics as well as to creative modern cocktails and was also delicious in our culinary creations. Who would think of making a cucumber liqueur? Lelaneia Dubay of course, and for …

SONO 1420 American Craft Distillers Vo Vodka is an ultra-premium vodka handmade in South Norwalk, Connecticut and is America’s first distillery to incorporate hemp seed in its mashbill. Founded in 2019, the double gold award winning distillery is earning kudos and followers due to their exceptional products handcrafted in small batches. Their Vo Vodka is a mixologist’s dream to work with as it is hand distilled from a blend of corn and cane and is sugar and gluten-free. It also …

  It was a perfect Saturday afternoon in Wallingford, Connecticut at the 2022 CT Craft Beer Fest held by the CT Brewers Guild at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, learning about (and tasting) the diverse line of Connecticut Craft Beers. More than 60 craft breweries came from around the state and brought delectable samples of their artisanal products. Who knew the Connecticut Craft Beer Movement had so many tasty products?

Barceló Imperial – Ron Dominicano is a super-premium rum from the Dominican Republic and imported by Shaw-Ross International Importers. Made from fermented sugar juice, and not from molasses, this delectable rum is carefully crafted by a blend of rums ranging in age up to ten years and aged in American bourbon oak barrels. The result is a smooth and delectable sipping rum that is also an excellent choice for cocktail and culinary recipes. Cheers!

We love to use botanicals in our cocktail and culinary creations and were delighted when we “discovered” Wild Moon Lavender Liqueur created by Creatrix and Infusionary Lelaneia Dubay, owner of the woman-owned distillery Hartford Flavor Company based in Hartford, Connecticut. Their luscious Wild Moon Lavender Liqueur is perfect to serve chilled or over ice, and when used in cocktail or culinary recipes adds another layer of flavor that makes the recipes uniquely tasty.

Tasting the award-winning Henri Bardouin Pastis is like taking your palate on a trip to Provence, France. Made in France since 1898, Henri Bardouin Pastis is made from a delectable blend of 65 plants to create a unique, and very tasty, elegant liqueur. We found this product to be very versatile as it can be enjoyed as an aperitif, used in cocktail recipes, added to espresso at the end of a meal, and can also be used in culinary recipes, …

We took our palates on a trip around the world (without a need for a passport) during the impressive selection of offerings at the Whiskeys of the World tasting and pairing presented by Beam Suntory, Inc. during the 2022 Mohegan Sun, Sun Wine & Food Festival held at the Mohegan Sun located in Uncasville, Connecticut. It was an evening of tasting old favorites and discovering new ones. We also had the opportunity to sample food pairings from the Celebrity Chefs …

Rhum Barbancourt Estate Reserve Aged 15 Years is a sensational aged rum made in Haiti from 100% pure sugar cane juice and aged in French Limousine oak casks in a method similar to the finest cognacs. This award-winning rum earned a gold medal – 93 points in 2021 from the prestigious Beverage Testing Institute and was awarded 94 points from Wine Enthusiast in 2020. This exceptionally smooth and rich rum is a perfect sipping rum and is also an admirable …

ZYR Vodka is an award-winning ultra-smooth Russian vodka imported by Symphony Importers in Manhasset, New York. There are many types of vodka on the market these days made from a variety of ingredients including potatoes, corn, maple sap, sugar cane, wheat, and rye. Zyr vodka is lovingly crafted in Russia from a delectable blend of non-GMO winter wheat and rye that has been winning awards since it launched in 2002. Cheers!