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PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Tony Katz, Nolan Smith and Corey Johnston present a check for $15,810 to the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association.<\/em><\/p>\n
Recovery Rye is an Indiana grown and distilled straight rye, available in restaurants and retail locations across Indiana. Proceeds of every bottle sold goes to the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association (INRLA.org,) which provides grants to bartenders, servers and other hospitality workers who are experiencing financial hardship during the shutdowns associated with Covid-19.<\/p>\n
This month, INRLA was presented a check for $15,810.<\/p>\n
\u201cRecovery Rye has been a success beyond my wildest dreams,\u201d says Katz. \u201cWe’ve started a second run, and we’re thinking about how we can keep up this pace, and be even more helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Said Johnston, \u201cAnytime you have a quality product and a clear mission, you’re going to be successful. And Hoosiers from across the state of Indiana made sure it was!\u201d<\/p>\n
Recovery Rye is 45% ABV (90 proof) aged 27 months and is described as, \u201cAn exceptionally smooth rye with Midwest sublime sweetness that was grown and distilled in Indiana.\u201d As of now, Recovery Rye is only available in Indiana.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward\u00a0to\u00a0doing this again,\u201d said Katz. \u201cThe hospitality industry has a long way to go before it’s back at full strength. We hope everyone in Indiana continues helping. Buy a bottle of Recovery Rye, and enjoy a\u00a0drink responsibly\u00a0this Christmas and New Year\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
Get more information and find a location near you at\u00a0http:\/\/www.recoveryrye.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n About Recovery Rye:<\/strong><\/p>\n Based in Indiana, Recovery Rye is an Indiana grown and distilled rye whiskey that benefits hospitality workers across Indiana who have been financially impacted by Covid-19. Developed by Blend Bar Cigar owner Corey Johnston and Tony Katz, host of the nationally syndicated \u2018Eat! Drink! Smoke!\u2019 radio program, in conjunction with Crossroad Vintners, Recovery Rye is donating proceeds from every bottle sold to the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association (INRLA.org<\/a>) which provides grants to servers, bartenders and hospitality workers in need.<\/p>\n Recovery Rye is 90 proof (45% ABV) aged for 27 months and works perfectly neat, on the rocks or in your favorite cocktail.<\/p>\n