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Despite a surge in alcohol sales at the state and national levels, local distillery owners said the novel coronavirus pandemic has been a mixed bag for their businesses. Large companies with lower price points than Oregonâs craft spirits have benefited more during the age of COVID-19, representatives said. And while sales at liquor stores may have been strong, small Oregon distilleries generally thrive on festivals that canât be held under current government restrictions, as well as tastings that are difficult or impossible to hold under pandemic rules. âBig distilleries are ma...