"The distillery, makers of Westward Whiskey, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 6, with the Oregonian citing "significant liquidity challenges" following low demand after the COVID-19 shutdowns. The brand grew during that period but then stalled, losing $9.8 million in 2024 (down 28 percent from the previous year), and the company is looking to restructure the business to stay open and retain employees." - Dianne de Guzman