Liquor Commission raises $100k for restaurant, hospitality workers

CONCORD – The New Hampshire Liquor Commission raised $102,000 for the New Hampshire Restaurant and Lodging Association’s New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund through a raffle of six of the world’s most sought-after whiskies and bourbons. The raffle featured decades-old, rare bottles of Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace O.F.C and Sazerac Rye from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, and selections from Heaven Hill and Michter’s. The NHLRA’s Hospitality Employee Relief Fund supports restaurant and hospitality employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are very proud that our Restaurant Relief Raffle has raised $102,000 for the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund, which provides critical financial assistance to individuals working in the hospitality industry across our state during this challenging time,” said NHLC Chairman Joseph Mollica. “We are pleased to play a part in supporting the hardworking individuals who make New Hampshire such a warm and welcoming destination.”