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Distilled Spirits Council Mourns Loss of Industry Legend and Pioneer Dave Pickerell
Spirits icon and pioneering distiller Dave Pickerell died recently in San Francisco. Pickerell spent 14 years as Master Distiller for Maker’s Mark before venturing out to help start many of the craft distilling operations now seen across the country. He was also critical in restoring George Washington’s Distillery at Mount Vernon. “Dave Pickerell was a […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Discusses Marijuana Legalization and Tariff Issues at NCLSA Conference
Representatives of the Distilled Spirits Council recently participated on panels examining marijuana legalization and retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. spirits at the 2018 National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCLSA) Central/Western Regional Conference in Pasadena, Calif. In a panel discussion on the rapidly changing landscape of cannabis legalization, Council Senior Vice President of Government Relations […]
Read MoreGlencairn Named Official Whiskey Tasting Glass Provider to Distilled Spirits Council of The United States
Glencairn continues to go from strength to strength Stateside this year. The family-owned award-winning crystal company has today announced that its iconic Glencairn wee whisky glass has been selected by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to be the esteemed organisation’s official tasting glass for this year. The partnership will be showcased first […]
Read MoreIndustry Veteran Chris Swonger Named CEO of Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org
The Boards of Directors of the Distilled Spirits Council and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.Org) have named Chris R. Swonger, a long-time government affairs executive and industry veteran, the president and CEO of both organizations.
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council to Host American Spirits Tasting Events in South Africa November 13 and 15
Award-winning U.S. Mixologist Christy Pope to Present Exclusive American Spirits Tasting Experiences WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (Distilled Spirits Council), today announced that it will conduct American spirits export promotions on November 13 in Johannesburg and on November 15 in Cape Town. The events will showcase several American distilled […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Three Country Trade Deal
Urges Quick Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys The Distilled Spirits Council today welcomed the announcement of a new, modernized trade agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Trade is a key component to a strong economy, and the U.S. spirits industry and our consumers benefit from free and fair trade agreements,” said Distilled Spirits […]
Read MoreResponse to North-American Interfraternity Conference’s New Alcohol Policy By Distilled Spirits Council Interim CEO Clarkson Hine
The North-American Interfraternity Conference is to be commended for taking steps to address alcohol abuse among fraternity members, but to be effective, policies should treat all forms of alcohol equally. While well-intentioned, implementing a policy that bans distilled spirits products while continuing to permit beer and wine is misguided and not supported by the science. […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council to Showcase American Spirits in Germany
Featuring 18 U.S. Distillers at Bar Convent Berlin WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States announced today that it is returning to Berlin, Germany on October 8, 9 and 10, and will showcase American distilled spirits from 18 large, medium, and small distillers in one of Europe’smost important markets. The initiative, […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Appoints New Top Finance Executive
The Distilled Spirits Council today announced it has named veteran Washington, D.C. finance executive Charles (Chuck) Wellard, CAE, as senior vice president of finance & administration.
Read MoreNew Poll Finds Consumers Prefer Distilled Spirits Over Beer, Wine: Preference for Cocktails Among Most Groups
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new Morning Consult survey , with a nationwide sample of more than 2,000 adults, finds that “a plurality of Americans prefer liquor drinks.” According to the poll, 39 percent of consumers prefer distilled spirits, either in a cocktail or straight, 32 percent prefer beer, 25 percent prefer wine. These findings reflect trends in the […]
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