Business Profile: Glenwood Wine & Spirits

How long have you lived in Clinton: I lived in Clinton for 30 years but moved to East Haddam in August of 1999.

How long has been in business: 17 years.

How did Glenwood Wine & Spirits get its name: It was originally located on Glenwoood Road.

History of the business: The store opened on January 14th, 1994 on Glenwood Road next to what was called the Glenwood Market. After five years at that location, I relocated to the current location on 140 Killingworth Turnpike.

What is the most popular beverage right now: This is difficult to answer because of the variety of beverages. But, this time of year Corona is the popular beer, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are the wines, malt beverages (i.e. Mike's, Twisted Tea and Smirnoff) are popular.

What is your favorite beverage: I enjoy a good single malt Scotch and a premium beer.

What makes Glenwood Wine & Spirits unique: We stock a wide variety of wines, spirits and beers. We encourage customers to inform us of products they prefer and we will make the products available to them.

What do you like best about town: The town has been a great place to raise my son and daughter. My business has been successful because of the people in town. 

What do you least like about town: There isn't anything about town that I don't like.

Fondest memory of town: The years I spent coaching baseball and soccer. The people I have met and the relationships I created.

 | 140 Killingworth Turnpike | 860-669-9606