The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Sean Kelly said the agency will not be reopening the brick-and-mortar operations but it is considering resuming limited online sales as it continues monitoring the outbreak along with the governor and state health officials.
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That’s not what Chris Swonger, head of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, wanted to hear.
He said while he understands the need to protect people’s health, there are creative ways to be open while reducing the risk to employees and customers.
Sabrina Harrison made the half hour drive from Philly to stock up at Total Wine and More in Claymont, Delaware.
“Got some vodka, some E&J, some wine. So if the city locks down for another month I think I’m safe. Let’s hope so or I’ll be making another trip,” she joked.
“I think it was stupid (to close liquor stores) because people have to travel so far to get what they want I think that’s dumb," said Jackie Singleton. "But I don’t live that far from Delaware anyways so it’s just a hop skip and a jump for me."
Pennsylvania is the only state to close all its wine and spirits stores.