WATERBURY, Conn., June 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoreBev is proud to
announce the grand opening of Connecticut Distilling, its new
flagship distillery located in the heart of Connecticut: Waterbury.
"Connecticut Distilling is the culmination of years of hard work
and dedication," says CoreBev founder and CEO Stelios Stavrianos. "My team and I have been
waiting a long time for this moment, and we are thrilled to bring
our vision to life in such a historically rich area." Stavrianos
notes that the distillery will serve as the new manufacturing hub
for all domestic legacy CoreBev products and will feature a tasting
lounge where guests can enjoy craft cocktails.
Connecticut Distilling uses a state-of-the-art process to create
its unique spirits. The team, led by master distiller Brandon Collins' expertise, uses beer from
breweries all around Connecticut
as a main ingredient to produce 2 out of their 5 flagship spirits.
"The new adventure with Connecticut Distilling allows me to direct
my talent and energy towards distilling quality, handcrafted
spirits that are both innovative and sustainable, while
simultaneously expanding our distribution footprint," says
Collins.
Waterbury boasts a rich history
in the alcohol world. During prohibition, numerous secret bars, or
"speakeasies," emerged to serve local customers. The legacy of
these hidden gems lives on, inspiring Connecticut Distilling's
innovative spirit and deep connection to the local community. A
fascinating detail discovered by the team includes an old
bootleggers' map that highlights Waterbury, marking it as a significant
historical hub. "I was shocked when I looked at Connecticut on this map and found just one
word written in it: 'Waterbury'.
This city was once a hub of creativity and resilience," Stavrianos
adds.
Connecticut Distilling's distillery manager, Dimitrios
Zahariadis, who was born in Waterbury and helped pioneer the craft
cocktail movement in Connecticut,
expressed his enthusiasm for the new distillery. "It is my absolute
pleasure to finally bring production of our spirits and canned
cocktails to the area where the ideas were originally conceived,"
says Zahariadis, who originally founded The Cocktail Chemist Bev
Co, which was acquired by CoreBev in late 2021.
The opening of Connecticut Distilling marks a new chapter
for CoreBev and a bright future for the local community.
"Putting our distillery here in Waterbury made sense. The city's rich history
and our shared vision for the future create a perfect synergy,"
Stavrianos concludes.
Connecticut Distilling is launching with five new products:
"Charred" – Whiskey made from beer, "Drops" – a clear floral spirit
made from beer, "Fort Hill" Bourbon, "Waterville" Vodka, and a
Blueberry Rum, which is made by resting hand-picked Connecticut farm blueberries in rum for over
60 days.
About CoreBev
CoreBev is committed to crafting exceptional spirits that embody
innovation, sustainability, and tradition. With a portfolio of
award-winning brands, CoreBev continues to redefine the industry
standards, offering a unique and unparalleled drinking
experience.
About Connecticut Distilling
Connecticut Distilling uses a state-of-the-art process to create
its unique spirits. Using beer from our brewery partners, we use a
sustainable brewing process that allows us to repurpose ingredients
like sugars, yeast, and flavorful components for distilling.
Recreating these flavors from scratch would be costly, but
utilizing these tasty compounds from brewing waste marries
sustainability with innovation, resulting in something exceptional.
That is tradition refined, craft reborn.
Dimitrios Zahariadis
Chief Operating Officer
CoreBev
dim@ctdistillingco.com
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