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Made in Connecticut: Fifth State Distillery

More than 10 years later, Fifth State Distillery in Bridgeport makes award-winning vodka, gin and ready-to-serve drinks.

Rebecca Surran

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Feb 18, 2025, 12:25 PM

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Updated 79 days ago

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