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As DISCUS celebrates 50 years, we look back at how much the industry has evolved – and our role in that change – over the last five decades. This timeline illustrates how DISCUS has been a driving force for change in support of the entire spirits industry for the past 50 years. Cheers to 50 more!
Press Releases
Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger statement regarding Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comment today that the Trump administration will make “substantial announcements” about tariffs on some commodities not grown […]
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to Europe Events in Berlin and Paris Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of […]
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Archived Podcasts
Episode 57: Standing Tall with Sotol
Chris is joined by Brent Looby, one of the Co-Founders and the CEO of Desert Door, a unique distillery specializing in Sotol, a spirit that is distilled from the sotol plant that is native to the Chihuahua desert. For hundreds of years, this spiky desert succulent has been used by the indigenous peoples for everything from tools and food to fermented drink, and now a fine spirit handmade in Driftwood, Texas.
Episode 56: Celebrating 50 years of DISCUS
Chris sits down to celebrate DISCUS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY with the wonderful Jim Bareuther, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry. Jim shares his insights on the industry’s evolution over the last few decades, the exciting opportunities ahead, and the different policy accomplishments that led to historic milestones for the spirits industry.
Latest Events
From Port to Shelf: How Tariffs Are Impacting Wine and Spirits Wholesalers and Retailers
From Port to Shelf: How Tariffs Are Impacting Wine and Spirits Wholesalers and Retailers Date: November 13, 2025, 1-2pm EST About Join us for a discussion about the economic and [...]
