Category Archives: COVID-19

St. Petersburg Distillery Discounts Hand Sanitizer

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

St. Petersburg (Fla.) Distillery said it was discounting the price of hand sanitizer 50% to help slow the spread of Covid-19. “With this promotion, we’re making these locally-made products available to help keep locals safe and healthy throughout the crisis,” … Continue reading →

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Innovative Spirits: Iowa State Students Help Family Distillery Make Hand Sanitizer During Pandemic

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

One day, the Hoffmann family was making whiskey. The next, they were churning out hand sanitizer to help frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Hoffmann children – twins Dave and Will, both juniors in agricultural systems technology at … Continue reading →

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The Single Most Important Thing to Get On-Premise Open Again

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It’s nice that bev/al producers are donating money to help hospitality workers laid off thanks to the coronavirus.  The aid is desperately needed and really appreciated. But what would really make a difference is if people felt they could safely … Continue reading →

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California Closes All Bars, Indoor Dining as Covid Surges

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Gov. Gavin Newsom said bars will be forced to halt all operations and restaurants and wineries will have to close their indoor operations.  The move comes as coronavirus cases are surging in California. in at least 30 of the hardest-hit … Continue reading →

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Canelo Alvarez Wins Korbel’s Closest to the Pin Competition

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The competition is part of the American Century Golf Tournament.  Korbel California Champagne has been part of the Lake Tahoe competition for 16 years. Alvarez won the Korbel title with a knockout swing, putting him just 13 feet, one inch … Continue reading →

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Valentine Distilling Raises $12K for Michigan Hospitality Workers

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Valentine Distilling Co. has raised $12,000 for Michigan hospitality workers impacted by the crisis with its Mayor Pingree Cask Club whiskey fan base through the release of an elite, 12-year-old single barrel of bourbon. The special cask yielded just 62 … Continue reading →

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