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A new study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on craft distillers reveals that 41 percent of their sales evaporated — worth more than $700 million — and 31 percent of their employees have been furloughed. A significant portion of these losses was attributed to the shutdown of on-site sales from tasting rooms and other on-premise sales.

Ogden’s Own Distillery has launched Porter’s Peanut Butter Whiskey.

The Vanderpump family introduced Vanderpump Pink Sangria and Vanderpump Red Sangria, in collaboration with U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International, Port Washington, N.Y.

Miramar Spirits has released Miramar Rakia, a brandy with floral aromas, complex fruit and spice flavor, it says.

Prairie Organic Spirits, a brand of Phillips Distilling Co., Princeton, Minn., is expanding its portfolio of farm-crafted spirits with the launch of its first-ever vodka botanicals collection: Prairie Organic Sustainable Seasons.

Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water has released Fruity Water, a new flavored water collection for kids.

Santa Teresa has launched the Santa Teresa 1796 La Trova Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit. The kits were created by Shaker & Spoon in collaboration with Santa Teresa 1796 and Tales of the Cocktail Bartender of the Year Julio Cabrera so allow consumers to create bar-quality craft cocktails at home, it says.

3 Badge Beverage Corp.’s Cedar + Salmon wine brand announced the release of its 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2017 Red Blend varietals.

Sycamore Distilling has launched its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.