CLARK TRIM
FROM: Born in Hobbs, New Mexico; grew up in Foreman, Arkansas
WITH COLONIAL: Since 1991
AREA OF EXPERTISE: My role is management. My passion is wine.
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Old and New World red blends. Also Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I worked for First Space Command, US Air Force, and lived for almost one year above the Arctic Circle, where I had the opportunity to visit the North Pole.
HENRIK THOSTRUP
FROM: Aarhus, Denmark
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Wine and Spirits
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Provence Rosé, Rosé of Pinot Noir & Aperol Spritzer
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I am a huge Warhammer fan!
ADAM MADDEN
FROM: Hot Springs
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2019
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Bourbon, tequila and beer
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Arette tequila reposado and Stone Fear Movie Lions IPA
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: My grandfather was Owney Madden, famous bootlegger and notorious mobster.
AUSTIN SCHULTZ
FROM: Little Rock
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Meade and Rum
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon or Ron Zacapa XO Rum
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I love to weld and read Warhammer 40k.
AUTUMN SHEPHERD
FROM: Fort Smith, AR
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2022
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Seltzers and Vodka
WHAT I'M DRINKING: Pseudo seltzers or Reyka Vodka in a variety of mixed drinks
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I love painting eyes with gouache.
CHRIS KOTOUN
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2010
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Wine and Whiskey
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Tequila, Czech Pilsners, Oregon Chardonnay
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I like to spend as much time as possible in the outdoors with my family!
COLIN MAXWELL
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2013
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Sake and Scotch Whisky
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Bushido Way of The Warrior Ginjo Genshu Sake
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I’m an avid artist.
DAVID FERO
WITH COLONIAL: Since 1998
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Tequila, Single Malt Scotch and Wines, most varieties
WHAT I’M DRINKING: mostly tequila
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I’m a voracious reader, primarily Sci Fi/Fantasy. And I collect premium tequilas.
FRANKIE EZELL
FROM: McLain, Mississippi
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2023
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Seltzers
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Uncle Nearest Rye 100 proof
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: Served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps. I love the outdoors. Fishing is my main hobby.
JOHN BROCKMAN
FROM: Pine Bluff, AR
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2016
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Bourbon
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Old Forester Signature 100 proof
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I am an Executive Bourbon Steward, one of only a handful in the state of Arkansas. Also, I play a mean game of pickle ball.
JOSH LIDDY
FROM: Tulsa, OK
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2018
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Beer, Whiskey, Cognac/Brandy
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Trappist Rochefort 10 & Copper and Kings Butchertown Reserve Brandy
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I am an avid heavy metal music fan.
LIZ TATE
FROM: New London, Connecticut
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Craft beer and bourbon
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Seltzers and Cutwater Cocktails
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I collect vintage fabric and love antique shopping.
LOGAN HUNTER
FROM: Francia
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Wine and Candy Bars
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Siembra Azul Blanco
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I make my own cups!
NICK RULE
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2021
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Wine
WHAT I’M DRINKING: Rosé from France and Albariño from Spain
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I’m an avid home chef.
ROBERT GILES
FROM: Hardy, AR
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2020
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Gin and Wine
WHAT I'M DRINKING: Bareksten Botanical Gin
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I am currently studying for my level 3 WSET certification. In my free time I build and paint Warhammer figures.
ROBERTO PAGAN
FROM: Puerto Rico
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Rums of Puerto Rico
WHAT I'M DRINKING: Mostly Rum, some Bourbons and Tequila
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: Like to cook (Puerto Rican Style), watch Sci-Fi movies, listen and dance to Salsa Latino music.
RYAN LAMERE
FROM: Bauxite, Arkansas
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Beer
WHAT I'M DRINKING: When I do, usually cocktails like the Moscow Mule
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I write stories and poetry.
TERRY JACKSON
FROM: England (Arkansas)
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Delivery
WHAT I'M DRINKING: Iced tea
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I love people!
TROY OSBURN
FROM: Primarily from Texas, but that's a long story
WITH COLONIAL: Since 2004
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Wine/Sake/Beer
WHAT I'M DRINKING: Barrel Aged Stout or Syrah
FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I have a chocolate lab pup who pretty much runs my life.
