Category Archives: COVID-19

How Covid Changed Our Drinking Habits, According to Drizly

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cocktails and slow sipping straight stuff have taken over. Liquor stole top share on Drizly from longtime leader wine last Spring and hasn’t looked back. Paired with sustained higher sales of mixers, bitters and other cocktail essentials, it’s clear that … Continue reading →

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Maryland County to Waive Liquor License Fees

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Baltimore County, Md., said it is waiving liquor license fees for 356 restaurants, 92 clubs and 149 taverns in the county.  The waiver is conditioned upon the licensee following all Baltimore County’s COVID-19 safety regulations. “Our bars and restaurants add to … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Gov. Signs Cocktails to Go Bill

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kentucky became the third state in the nation to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 67. The bill permanently allows cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries which will increase consumer convenience … Continue reading →

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Maryland to Lift Restrictions on Restaurants, Bars by Week’s End

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Finally – good news for restaurants and bars in Maryland. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifted capacity restrictions effective Friday.  But patrons won’t be able to crowd around the bar.  Masking, physical distancing, and other safety protocols will remain in place. … Continue reading →

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Census Bureau Study Details Covid’s Early Economic Impact

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy was widespread and affected people across all age groups and all states while the initial mortality impact targeted mostly older people in just a few states according to independent … Continue reading →

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45% of U.S. Households Say Finances Worsening

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Some 45% of U.S. households are experiencing worsening household income/financial situations and are consciously watching spending, according to a just-released Nielsen study.  That’s by far the largest consumer group identified in the study. That’s important for bev/al marketers because it suggests … Continue reading →

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