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Press Releases

July 24, 2026

Coalition applauds removal of tariffs on UK whiskies, continues push for elimination of tariffs on all other imported spirits & wines “We greatly appreciate President Trump’s action to end tariffs […]

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July 23, 2026

“We thank President Trump for delivering on his commitment to remove the tariff on Scotch and other UK whiskies and for recognizing the longstanding heritage, craftsmanship and distilling traditions that […]

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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

SAVE THE DATE: DISCUS Congressional Fly-In and Cocktail Party 

SAVE THE DATE: DISCUS Congressional Fly-In and Cocktail Party  Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 DISCUS Congressional Fly-In followed by the DISCUS Cocktail Party that evening Washington, DC More details coming [...]

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