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Distillers Head to Capitol Hill
Distilled spirits producers from across the country are gathering in Washington, D.C., May 14-16 for the ninth annual Public Policy Conference hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA).
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association Journal: Moderate Alcohol Consumption One of Five Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors That Could Significantly Improve Longevity
A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation confirms that moderate alcohol consumption is one of five healthy lifestyle behaviors that could help people live longer. The study found those who consumed alcohol in moderation had a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease deaths than those who did not drink.
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council President & CEO Kraig R. Naasz Announces Departure, Return to Washington2 Advocates
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz today announced he will depart the Council at the end of June to rejoin his partners of 10 years at Washington2 Advocates (W2A), an issues management company with offices in the nation’s capital and the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Tennessee Legislature for Approving Seven-Day Alcohol Sales
The Distilled Spirits Council today applauded the 110th Tennessee General Assembly for voting to allow seven-day alcohol sales in the state.
Read MoreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month: DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL: EMBRACE MODERATION YEAR-ROUND
The Distilled Spirits Council is marking “April – Alcohol Awareness Month” by encouraging adult consumers who choose to drink to take time to reflect on their alcohol consumption and embrace moderation year-round.
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Launches New Branding Initiative Including Modern Logo, Website & Annual Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council today announced the launch of a rebranding initiative, featuring a new logo, website and annual report , as part of an ongoing modernization effort. “The distilled spirits sector has achieved both record sales and exports, with eight consecutive years of market share growth,” said Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Kraig […]
Read MoreCheers to the Future
The Distilled Spirits Council recently unveiled its 2017 Annual Report which highlights Council driven successes for the distilled spirits sector in advocacy, promotion and modernization.
Read MoreIndiana Repeals Sunday Alcohol Sales Ban
For the first time in Indiana’s history, consumers can purchase a bottle of spirits beginning this Sunday after Governor Eric Holcomb signed legislation striking down a Prohibition-era Sunday alcohol sales ban.
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Partners with Whisky Live USA to Promote Moderate, Responsible Drinking
The Distilled Spirits Council and Whisky Live USA today announced a partnership to promote moderate drinking by providing adult consumers with important alcohol consumption and responsibility information at all Whisky Live sampling events in the United States in 2018.
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Indiana Legislature for Ending Sunday Alcohol Sales Ban
The Distilled Spirits Council today applauded the Indiana legislature for voting to end a Prohibition-era ban on Sunday alcohol sales. Governor Eric Holcomb has indicated he will move to quickly sign the legislation, which would make Indiana the 41st state to allow Sunday sales.
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