Despite the poor economy, one Ohio industry actually saw improvements in 2009.

According to the State Division of Liquor Control, Ohio citizens purchased 191,798 more gallons of liquor in 2009 than in 2008, spending a record $734.8 million. Although it appears the reason for this jump in liquor consumption is that peoples' economic situations cause them to pick up the bottle due to stress, those in the industry do not find money difficulties to be the reason.

"I think if I had to put a finger on it, people seem to be buying alcohol and entertaining at home more than going to restaurants," Arrow Wine and Spirits manager Mif Frank said. "I don't think people really pick up a bottle of liquor because they're feeling bad. Either you drink or you don't."

Arrow Wine and Spirits' sales were up an estimated 10 to 15 percent from 2008 to 2009.

Kamchatka vodka was the best seller in Ohio overall, however, Frank said their best selling liquor for 2009 was Korski vodka.

"I drink a lot of Korski at UD, probably because it's cheap," sophomore Carly Ridge said. "I'm in college and I have no money."

About one fifth of a gallon of Korski sells for $7.40 and half a gallon sells for $13.50 at Arrow Wine and Spirits located at 2950 Far Hills Ave. For beer, it's also the less expensive that sells best at Arrow.

"Natural Light beer [is the number one selling beer] and that again is also directly related to UD," Frank said.

He is confident in his prediction of continued steady business in 2010, as well.

"We're going into 2010 with a pretty conservative approach as far as our buying and keeping an eye on growth brands economy-wise," Frank said. "We're not going into it thinking it's going to be a boom year, but were also not worried."