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Cheers! The Revolutionary Whisky Series at Ten Mile Distillery, each named for a significant battle of the American Revolution, celebrates America at 250.
D.H. Callahan
D.H. Callahan
In late 2025, in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the distillery introduced its Revolutionary Whisky Series. The collection features 57 unique expressions, each with its own combination of barrel types and aging periods, and each named for a significant battle of the American Revolution.
LeVangia sees the series not only as something collectible — a hallmark of the international craft distilling world — but also as an opportunity to educate. Most Americans learn about the Revolution in high school U.S. history classes, but LeVangia wanted to go beyond familiar stories such as Washington crossing the Delaware or the famous command to wait until soldiers could see “the whites of their eyes.” Each bottle helps tell a deeper story.
To bring those stories to life, Tenmile has gone the extra — dare they say, 11th — mile. Tom Bouldin, Ph.D., serves as the distillery’s historian. He consults on the series, helping LeVangia and Fraser connect each expression to an appropriate battle of the American Revolution. He also leads Tenmile’s lecture series. While some of Bouldin’s talks explore the history of popular music, his primary focus is the battles of the American Revolution.
With each new release, Tenmile hosts an intimate evening of history and whisky tasting. Centered on Bouldin’s meticulously researched lectures, the events often spark broader conversations about the battles, the people who fought them and what those events still mean today. It’s a style of promotion rarely seen today. Although the distillery and its grounds are stunning, these gatherings are not designed as Instagram photo opportunities. Instead, they bring together a small group of people eager to learn from the past while tasting something new.
That is what the Revolutionary Whisky Series — and Tenmile Distillery as a whole — is all about: learning from history while forging its own.
D.H. Callahan
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Stan MacMillan, who has retired as Sharon’s building inspector and fire marshal, receives a General Assembly citation from State Rep. Maria Horn at a party Thursday, July 2.
Ruth Epstein
The party was hosted by Eve LaRoche and her husband, Ryan Kavanaugh. In her brief address, LaRoche spoke of “the immeasurable impact they both have had on all our lives.”
MacMillan was the building inspector and fire marshal for Sharon, as well as fire marshal for several other towns during his long tenure. Casey held a long list of positions, including secretary to the Inland Wetlands Commission, assistant town clerk, secretary to MacMillan, health department sanitarian and, most recently, land use administrator.
In addition, both have been very active volunteers in the Sharon Fire Department and ambulance service.
First Selectman Casey Flanagan told the guests they were there to recognize the legacy the pair was leaving behind and show appreciation and admiration for what they’ve done. “Over the years they have protected the town and its character so that it’s grown in a responsible way. They have kept the Sharon we all love.”
Flanagan went on to say that the two have given him a lot over the years, “helping shape me into the selectman I am today. I hope to carry those traits and skills throughout my career.”
He noted that while they were all gathered to celebrate their careers, the town is also looking to the future, eager to build on the strong foundation the two created, calling out William Pietrefase, who is replacing MacMillan, and Nikki Blass, who is taking over for Casey.
Jamie Casey, left, who was honored upon her retirement as Sharon’s land use administrator at a party Thursday, shares a light moment with Michelle Hansen of Falls Village.Ruth Epstein
The occasion brought out nostalgia for some in attendance. Robert Anderson, a contractor, praised them both, speaking of how they treated everyone with fairness and respect. Then he recounted how he’s known MacMillan since they were 5-years-old and how their mothers were good friends.
Judi Gobillot Soule of Kent also had strong memories of her mother, MacMillan’s mother, and several other women who were all best friends while raising their families.
“Going back 65 years, I can still remember those women, including my mother, Eleanor Gobillot, Lil MacMillan, Dolly Paley, Mary Anderson and Betty Freudenberg and all the kids. We had picnics and did a lot together. I remember the cinnamon candy they made.”
State Rep. Maria Horn, D-Salisbury, presented them both with citations from the General Assembly and Selectman Lynn Kearcher read two comments of appreciation for them from artist Jasper Johns.
In his comments, MacMillan thanked the townspeople for their support and noted all the good people he’s met over the years. Casey paid tribute to all her family and ended with “I love this town.”
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