2023 DISCUS Conference
Join us at the 2023 DISCUS Annual Conference for the DISCUS 50th Celebration: 50 Years Advancing Spirits in America.
2023 DISCUS Conference
Join us at the 2023 DISCUS Annual Conference for the DISCUS 50th Celebration: 50 Years Advancing Spirits in America.

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Fire Protection Manual
In 2020, 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 Safety & Risk Management 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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Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Governor Kotek Decision to Withdraw Request for Increase in Spirits Surcharge
Hike could have cost Oregon businesses nearly $40 million without curbing alcohol abuse The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded Oregon Governor Tina Kotek for withdrawing […]
Read MoreDISCUS and Responsibility.org Statement on the Passing of DIAGEO CEO Ivan Menezes
Statement on behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and Responsibility.org on the Passing of Ivan Menezes, CEO of Diageo Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the […]
Read MoreSpirited Advocate) Episode 56: Celebrating 50 years of DISCUS
On this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, our host Chris Swonger sits down to celebrate DISCUS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY with the wonderful Jim Bareuther, an industry veteran with more than […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Extended for 5-Years in Illinois With Governor’s Signature
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for signing SB 89 into law, extending cocktails to-go and delivery until August 1, 2028. “Illinois businesses and […]
Read MoreBill to Expand Cocktails To-Go in California Passes Senate with Overwhelming Support
SB 495 extends privilege to California bars, allows delivery Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Senate passage of SB 495, legislation that extends cocktails to-go […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support of Alabama Bill to Allow Equal Access for Spirits RTDs
Commonsense bill will boost small businesses and support consumer choice MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified today before the Alabama Senate Committee on […]
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