News Releases

May 5, 2025
Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.339, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult consumers, late yesterday evening. The temporary measure […]

May 5, 2025
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s Call for a 50% Tariff on EU Imports Starting June 1 “We urge the U.S. and […]

Free DISCUS Academy webinar on new guide scheduled for June 11 The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the release of its new Visitor Safety & […]

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. […]

Texas Senate Advances Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores
April 4, 2025
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 […]

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 […]

April 4, 2025
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 […]