Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Celebrates America250 Through Special Releases, Recipes and Patriotic Experiences

Columbus, OH - Ohio Liquor (OHLQ), a partnership between the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Liquor Control and JobsOhio Beverage System (JOBS), is joining the statewide and national celebration of America's 250th anniversary with the OHLQ America250 Collection. This special collection features a growing assortment of commemorative products, patriotic-themed releases, cocktail and mocktail recipes, and celebratory experiences designed to honor our nation's historic milestone.

Available now while supplies last, the collection features more than 40 commemorative and patriotic-themed products from producers across the spirits industry, with additional products expected throughout the yearlong celebration. The collection includes commemorative packaging, limited-edition releases, specialty expressions and Ohio-produced offerings that celebrate American craftsmanship, heritage and innovation.

The collection will continue to grow throughout the celebration, with new products, recipes and featured content added regularly.

Customers can explore featured products, discover cocktail and mocktail recipes inspired by the celebration, and learn more about participating brands through OHLQ's Cheers to America250 webpage on OHLQ.com.

"America250 provides an opportunity to celebrate our nation's history and the people, traditions and craftsmanship that continue to shape it today," said Jackie DeGenova, Superintendent of the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. "Through commemorative releases, patriotic-themed products and educational content, OHLQ is helping Ohioans discover new ways to celebrate this historic occasion."

The collection reflects nearly a year of planning and collaboration between OHLQ, producers and industry partners. Beginning in 2025, OHLQ engaged producers and brokers to identify commemorative packaging, limited-edition releases and other opportunities tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, helping ensure Ohio consumers would have access to a broad assortment of products throughout the celebration.

The collection features products from both national and Ohio-based producers, highlighting the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that have helped define the American distilling industry. Participating products span a variety of categories and styles, offering customers opportunities to explore commemorative releases, collectible packaging and unique expressions created in recognition of the nation's semiquincentennial.

In addition to featured products, OHLQ is bringing the celebration to life through:

• Patriotic-themed cocktail and mocktail recipes

• Educational content highlighting American distilling heritage

• Featured spotlights on participating brands and products

• Limited-time displays and curated shopping experiences at participating OHLQ locations

"The collection showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of suppliers throughout the United States, including several Ohio producers," said Lorraine Terry, vice president of the JobsOhio Beverage System. "Through early planning and collaboration with producers across the country, we're proud to connect Ohio consumers with products and experiences that celebrate America's 250th anniversary while highlighting the traditions and innovation that continue to define American spirits."

Customers are encouraged to visit https://www.OHLQ.com for product availability, store locations, recipes and updates related to the collection and America250 activities across Ohio.

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About Ohio Liquor (OHLQ)
OHLQ is a partnership between the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Liquor Control and JobsOhio Beverage System (JOBS), formed to use the profits from the sale of high-proof liquor in Ohio to fund job creation and bring new capital investment to the state. The Division selects and prices products and manages the sale of liquor in Ohio. JOBS supplies the products to OHLQ locations and owns the profits from the sale of all high-proof liquor in the state. JOBS uses these profits - not taxes - to provide stable and dedicated funding for JobsOhio, a private nonprofit corporation dedicated to Ohio's economic development. Privately owned OHLQ locations (sometimes referred to as Contract or State Liquor Agencies) contract with OHLQ to sell high-proof liquor on consignment.