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Understanding drink equivalence and knowing the definition of a standard drink is an important aspect of moderate and responsible alcohol consumption.
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Cocktails to-go helps support hospitality businesses & provides increased consumer convenience. States all across the nation are moving to make cocktails to-go permanent, & we hope to see @senatorlaughlin & @SenJohnYudichak's measure pass in #Pennsylvania. https://bit.ly/3u9Z2XJ
“Allowing direct-to-consumer shipping for spirits in California is a step in the right direction towards enhancing consumer convenience & supporting distilleries”-- @ChrisRSwonger, President & CEO @DistilledSpirit
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Help us pass #SB620 permanent direct to consumer shipping of spirits in #California:
Spirits consumers deserve this modern convenience! Read more via @thecentersquare: https://bit.ly/3o78MhJ
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92% of wine direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales result from sales by medium and small producers whose products are not typically sold through traditional channels.
https://calmatters.org/commentary/2022/01/state-should-allow-direct-to-consumer-shipping-for-craft-distillers/
Spirited Advocate Podcast
The Spirited Advocate Podcast brings together leaders in the distilled spirits industry to discuss pressing issues of day. Host Chris Swonger and his guests explore it all while enjoying their favorite cocktail or distilled spirit.
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For those adults who choose to drink, they should do so in moderation and responsibly at all times – even when spending more time at home. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
Understanding drink equivalence and knowing the definition of a standard drink is an important aspect of moderate and responsible alcohol consumption.
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Fire Protection Manual
This year, we updated our “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities,” marking the first major revision to this manual in 15 years. The reference guide was developed by our Fire Protection Committee made up of industry experts from our member companies charged with evaluating new fire protection technologies, as well as developing and sharing technical data, procedures and best practices.
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Pioneers in California Distilling Industry Urge Senate to Make Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Permanent
SB 620 must pass chamber by January 31 or the bill dies Today, three of the oldest distilleries in California – Charbay Distillery, Greenbar Distillery and St. George Spirits – sent a letter to the California Senate urging legislators to pass SB 620, a bill to make spirits direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping permanent. “While California had […]
Read MoreCalifornia Bill to Permanently Allow Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Heads to Senate
SB 620 passes California Senate Committee on Appropriations Yesterday, the California Senate Committee on Appropriations passed SB 620 , which would permanently allow distillers to ship their spirits products directly to California consumers just as wineries have done for more than three decades in the state. The bill now heads to the California Senate for a vote […]
Read MoreJapan Recognizes Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey As Distinctive Products of the United States
Japan Recognizes Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey As Distinctive Products of the United States WASHINGTON, DC – Japan recently became the 44th country to officially recognize “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as distinctive products of the United States, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). “This recognition ensures that only Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey […]
Read MoreEight Companies Join DISCUS Partner Membership Program in Q4 2021
Partner Member Program Connects Spirits Supply Chain Businesses, Industry Partners with Spirits Companies The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. spirits industry, today announced eight companies have joined the organization as Partner Members in the fourth quarter of 2021. This brings the total number of […]
Read MoreCalifornia Committee Passes Bill to Permanently Allow Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping
Measure provides critical revenue for distilleries, convenience for consumers Today, the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization passed SB 620 , which would permanently allow California distillers to ship their spirits products directly to consumers just as wineries have done for more than three decades in the state. The bill now heads to the California Committee on […]
Read MoreLuxury Brand Index Third-Quarter Report Shows Premiumization Trend Continues Ahead of Holidays
Index analyzes sales of spirits brands at the top end of the spirits’ market The Luxury Brand Index (LBI), a new tool created by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) to analyze sales of spirits brands at the top end of the distilled spirits market, shows luxury brands grew 47 percent in the […]
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