The Pour Offs Weekly Recap

Week 5 delivered fireworks! High Proof Hustlers posted a season-high 120 points with "Think Outside the Bowl," reclaiming first place heading into the finale. Diablos stayed hot with 117 points, just 1 point behind. Aged and Infused bounced back with a clutch 100-point performance to solidify their playoff spot. With one match left, the top 4 are set, but seeding is everything. Who claims the #1 seed?

Four weeks down, two to go — and the Pour-Offs CCCL playoff race is heating up. High Proof Hustlers claimed their first win at Hop Haus Berlin with 102 points, holding a commanding lead after four straight top-three finishes. Taco ’Bout Tipsy continued their hot streak with a second-place finish, while Diablos stayed steady in third. With Aged & Infused slipping and two matches left, every pour now counts.

Halfway through Season 1 of The Pour-Offs CCCL, the competition is heating up. Upsets, breakout performances, and creative cocktails have made every Monday night electric. With just five points separating first from sixth, the playoff race is wide open. Captains reflect on community, creativity, and the drive to win, proving this league is more than a competition. It’s Connecticut hospitality at its best.

Week 3 delivered the biggest upset of the season at Birch Hill Tavern. Taco 'Bout Tipsy claimed their first victory with "Midnight Embers," a bourbon espresso martini that scored 107 points and ended Diablos Team's winning streak. With a Splash surged back with a +29 point improvement, while High Proof Hustlers remained the only team with three consecutive top-3 finishes. Five points separate first from sixth—every team is still alive for playoffs. Any. Given. Monday.

Week 2 of The Pour-Offs CCCL turned up the heat at IKYK Bar Cocktail in New Britain. The Diablos Team stayed perfect with a league-record 111 points, while High Proof Hustle surged into second with 107. Both teams feature bartenders nominated for Best Bar Team in Connecticut, fueling an early-season rivalry. With Nutmeg Knockouts holding steady and Taco ’Bout Tipsy showing creative promise, the playoff race is already shaking up.

✨ Week 1 of The Pour-Offs CCCL is in the books! High energy, bold cocktails, a packed patio at TJ Burritos, and one very awkward Commissioner’s blunder 🙃. From smoke-filled Sakura Gardens to tropical Rings of Oasis, the judges had their hands full with some serious creativity behind the bar. Check out the full recap, scores, and cocktail spotlights — and see who walked away with the top prize in our opening showdown. 🥂