Arron Lind, owner of Medina’s Thirsty Cowboy and pop-up bar Thirsty’s County Fair, gets ready to kick off summer with a menu of Ole Smoky flavored whiskey cocktails, including Ole Smoky Watermelon Margarita, Ole Smoky Peach Tea and the Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Funnel Cake cocktail.

Tina Rutledge, liquor department associate at Agency 902 in the Sheffield Giant Eagle store, “listens to the Ocean” — Ocean vodka, an organic, non-GMO spirit made in Hawaii.

Getting excited about the arrival of the four Maker’s Mark Private Selection state barrel picks at Minotti’s Rock River Wine Shop, Agency 994, are (l-r) Chad Nagy, agency manager Jim Guzay, Carver McClure and owner Joe Minotti.

In a sign of the times, Nicholas Bryan, sales representative for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, is masked up as he builds a display of Skyy vodka and Casamigos tequila at Agency 747 in the Stringtown Road Giant Eagle in Grove City.

Ohio Licensed Beverage Association President Kathy Bean, seen in January presenting the association’s “President’s Award” to OLBA Executive Director Andy Herf, died March 1 at the age of 69.

Ohio Licensed Beverage Association President Kathy Bean, seen in January presenting the association’s “President’s Award” to OLBA Executive Director Andy Herf, died March 1 at the age of 69.

Caston & Main BrewYard in Green recently welcomed Dan Smithwick (left), of Sullivan’s Brewing Co. in Kilkenny, Ireland, for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Joining in on the festivities are (l-r) Bridget Burkett, Sullivan’s brand ambassador; Ron Robinson and Sharon Robinson, owners of Caston & Main; and Kris Clark, Caston & Main general manager.

Caston & Main BrewYard in Green recently welcomed Dan Smithwick (left), of Sullivan’s Brewing Co. in Kilkenny, Ireland, for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Joining in on the festivities are (l-r) Bridget Burkett, Sullivan’s brand ambassador; Ron Robinson and Sharon Robinson, owners of Caston & Main; and Kris Clark, Caston & Main general manager.

Andy Flechtner, co-owner of Laird Arcade Brewery in Tiffin, sells a to-go growler of beer to a customer. Ohio breweries have had to switch to carryout, home delivery and direct shipping after the Ohio Department of Health banned on-premises sales by bars and restaurants to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus.

Andy Flechtner, co-owner of Laird Arcade Brewery in Tiffin, sells a to-go growler of beer to a customer. Ohio breweries have had to switch to carryout, home delivery and direct shipping after the Ohio Department of Health banned on-premises sales by bars and restaurants to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus.