Anne Dimmick from Campari and Andrew Bake from Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits conduct a sampling of Russell’s Reserve bourbon as part of Jungle Jim’s annual “Whiskey Trail” event in Cincinnati.

Celebrating at the recent Smith & Wollensky relaunch event at Easton in Columbus are (l-r) Ryan Odenweller of RNDC; Steve Barstis, general manager of Smith & Wollensky; Matt Noblett of RNDC; and Jeff Fullam of Brown-Forman.

Participating in a recent Tullamore D.E.W. tasting at the Shamrock Club in Columbus are (l-r) Pat Byrne, owner of Byrnes’s Pub; Martin Kennedy, Tullamore D.E.W. brand ambassador; and Ed Gaughn, owner of Lucky’s Stout House, O Patio and I Bar.

Caston & Main BrewYard in Green recently welcomed Dave Benfield (center), founder and president of DuClaw Brewing Co., for a promotional event. Gearing up for the festivities with Benfield are (l-r) Mike Mitchell, DuClaw Ohio sales; Jeremy Knapp, DuClaw Maryland sales; Ron Robinson Caston & Main co-owner; and Nick Pribanich, Beverage Distributors Inc. craft beer manager.

Max Sorensen (center) of Madison holds the Ohio Tavern News “Permit Holder of the Year” award, presented to him by OTN account manager Max Eckenwiler (left), and the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association “President’s Award,” presented by OLBA President Kathy Bean, during OLBA’s annual banquet Jan. 30 in Columbus.

Joining Glenfiddich ambassadors David Allordice (second from left) during a recent round of tastings and training for RNDC staff are (l-r) Jim Ellers, district manager Control States for William Grant & Sons; Susan Kuilder, key accounts manager for William Grant & Sons; and Rick Hines, distilled spirits specialist for William Grant & Sons.

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Tito Beveridge (center), founder of Tito’s Handmade vodka, hosts RNDC-Ohio’s (l-r) Jared Camden, Courtney Koening, Brian Butts, Kristin McAlarney, Jay Logsdon and Sam Randazzo during their recent visit to Austin, Texas.