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The Spirited Advocate Podcast brings together leaders in the distilled spirits industry to discuss pressing issues of the day. Host Chris Swonger and his guests explore it all while enjoying their favorite cocktail or distilled spirit.
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Press Releases
Applications Now Open for DISCUS Academy 2025 Leadership Programs Program open to beverage alcohol professionals looking to grow their leadership expertise WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United […]
DISCUS and ASMWC Campaign Generates More than 1,000 letters to TTB Urging Final Rule on a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category WASHINGTON – A grassroots effort spearheaded by the Distilled Spirits […]
Move would have resulted in 1,350 lost jobs, made Nebraska the second-highest tax rate for spirits among licensed states and reduced retail sales by $110 million A proposed increase in […]
Coalition Sends Letter Urging TTB to Issue Final Rule Establishing a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category WASHINGTON – A coalition representing more than 100 large and small American Single Malt […]
Move would result in 1,350 lost jobs, make Nebraska the second-highest tax rate for spirits among licensed states and reduce retail sales by $110 million Ahead of the expected special […]
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 688 , allowing low alcohol-by-volume (ABV) spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold from certain retail outlets that already sell beer and wine products with the […]
Last night, the Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 688 , a bill to allow low alcohol-by-volume (ABV) spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold from certain retail outlets that already sell beer and […]
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Insights and Podcasts
Spirited Advocate) Episode 57: Standing Tall with Sotol
On this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, our host Chris Swonger is joined by the great 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. Brent is here to share his story of building Desert Door and discusses how Sotol is becoming the next big thing in the spirits industry. So don’t miss this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, brought to you by The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
Spirited 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 30 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry. Jim has an incredibly impressive career, including his 17-year tenure at Brown-Forman and serving as a three-time chairman of DISCUS. For this special episode, 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. So don’t miss this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, brought to you by The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
Fireside Chat with Jason Momoa & Blaine Halvorson of Meili Vodka
The story of Meili Vodka begins with a remarkable fusion of sustainability, craftsmanship and vision. Chris Swonger sat down with co-founders Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson to discuss their journey and process behind the brand.
Spirited Advocate) Episode 55: Reviving American Craft Distilling
On this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, our host Chris Swonger is joined by Master Distiller, Bruce Joseph. Bruce is an industry veteran who has been instrumental in putting American whiskey on the map. In this episode we’ll be talking to Bruce about his amazing career, where he sees the spirits industry moving in the future, and the incredible work he is doing at Hotaling & Co., including championing the return of pot-distilled whiskey through the launch of Old Potrero. Don’t miss this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, brought to you by The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.