Barrelsmith Hosts Virtual Cocktail Party at NextTribe Event

“Wilton Company Makes A Splash In Barrel-Aged Cocktails”
- Good Morning Wilton, by Kathy Bonnist

With a promise to make “every sip sublime,” a Wilton couple has created a line of barrel-aged, craft cocktails under the brand name, Barrelsmith.

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, results from this year’s soft launch of the bottled, ready-to-drink cocktails have been encouraging, according to owners Martha Outlaw and Matt Ellenthal.

The couple (pictured in photo above) has lived in Wilton since 2004.

Far from a spontaneous creation, the cocktails have been years in the making, and influenced by a number of the couple’s life experiences.

Outlaw is certified as a wine and spirits educator and has significant work experience in the field. She says she brings the astute palate to the venture while Ellenthal brings more of the science …