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Distilled Spirits Council Awarded $1.03 Million From USDA to Launch 2025 Market Access Program Plan and Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers
2025 Export Promotions Support U.S. Distillers in Navigating Challenging Trade Environment The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it has been awarded $1,032,601 by the U.S. […]
Read MoreTexas Senate Advances Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores
Measure heads to the House for consideration AUSTIN – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Texas Senate for passing SB 2225, a bill to […]
Read MoreCelebrate National Tourism Week with Destination Distillery
Site highlights more than 280 distilleries and 20 distillery trails across the U.S. Celebrate National Tourism Week May 4-10 with Destination Distillery , a site brought to you by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) , that provides consumers […]
Read MoreU.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record $2.4 Billion in 2024
American Spirits Exports Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record $2.4 Billion in 2024, Ongoing Trade Disputes Threaten Growth Vast majority of U.S. spirits exports went to markets that have zero tariffs […]
Read MoreAlabama House Takes Another Step Forward in Allowing Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to Be Sold Alongside Beer and Wine
Measure passed the full House after passing committee last week The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) today applauded the Alabama House for passing HB 521, a bill to […]
Read MoreTexas Committee Passes Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores
Measure heads to the full Senate for consideration The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee for passing SB 2225, a […]
Read MoreAlabama House and Senate Committees Pass Bills to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to Be Sold Alongside Beer and Wine, Bills Overwhelmingly Supported by Consumers
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. today applauded the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee and the Senate Tourism Committee’s passage of HB 521 and SB 268, bills to […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Updates Marijuana & Intoxicating Hemp Policies
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has updated its marijuana and intoxicating hemp policies to address concerns regarding the 2018 Farm Bill loophole that enabled the proliferation […]
Read MoreAdult Consumers Could Be Picking Up Their Favorite Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores in Texas by Football Season with New Bill
Measure heard before Senate committee for first time ever positive step forward The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today testified before the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee […]
Read MoreBill to Reduce Tax on Spirits-Based Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Passes Ohio House, Heads to Senate for Consideration
Commonsense bill supports small businesses, boosts consumer convenience & increases revenue The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded the Ohio House for approving legislation that includes language […]
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