Top 36 Connecticuter Alcoholic Beverages

The business that began with two employees importing a few family producers from France has grown to include a prestigious roster of internationally renowned, award winning brands serviced by well over 340 employees. The Deutsch family is renowned for its ability to identify unmet consumer needs within the wine and spirits categories and translate them into award winning brands. We are proud to acknowledge the enduring relationships with our supplier partners, many of whom have been part of the family since the business began.Expand

Barclay Brewing is an independent craft brewery based in North Haven, Connecticut, operating within the Twelve Percent Beer Project facility. Founded out of a passion for barrel-aged stouts, the brewery has focused from the start on technical precision and experimentation with aging beer in a variety of barrels. Their lineup features layered, complex imperial stouts and blends, often enhanced with additions such as coffee, vanilla, cacao, or fruit. While they do not have a traditional taproom, their beers can be enjoyed at the Twelve Percent Beer Project, where craft beer enthusiasts come for innovative recipes and consistent quality. Barclay Brewing combines creative exploration with a strong identity, producing beers that merge a modern approach with traditional craft dedication.Expand

Quiver Spirits is a family-owned distillery based in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA, specializing in high-quality spirits crafted from traditional Lithuanian recipes. Their flagship product, Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit, also known as Krupnikas, is a spiced honey liqueur that combines natural ingredients like American clover honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and other delicate spices, with subtle citrus notes. Expand

New England Brewing from Woodbridge, Connecticut, was founded in 2001 by Rob Leonard and is today considered one of the oldest and most influential craft breweries in the region. From its early days on Selden Street, the brewery built a reputation as a pioneer through hand-canning its beers, which at the time was a rarity on the American craft beer scene. Their portfolio includes several standout beers, most notably Sea Hag IPA, one of the best-selling IPAs in Connecticut, along with Fuzzy Baby Ducks IPA and Supernaut IPA. Over the years, New England Brewing has established itself as a leading player not only in Connecticut but also on the broader craft beer map of New England. Their beers consistently receive praise from critics, while names like Fuzzy Baby Ducks have achieved cult status among hop-forward beer enthusiasts. By combining local identity, technical precision, and a spirit of innovation, New England Brewing has become a symbol of modern brewing where tradition and creativity go hand in hand.Expand