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Distilled Spirits Council Honors Industry Leaders at 2025 Annual Conference Awards
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) honored distinguished industry leaders at the 2025 DISCUS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The awards celebrated the remarkable achievements of industry […]
Read MoreReservoir Distillery’s Virginia Heritage Grain Project Takes First Place in the DISCUS Innovation Showcase Competition
Modern Cooperage stainless-steel barrel and Dapper Barons low-sugar liqueurs and zero-sugar cocktail finish in top three Reservoir Distillery’s Virginia Heritage Grain Project was named the grand winner of the Distilled […]
Read MoreDISCUS’ Spirits United Generates Nearly 13,000 Signatures Urging Toasts Not Tariffs for Spirits, Expands “Call to Action” as Tariff Uncertainty Continues
The Distilled Spirits of the United States (DISCUS) today issued a call to action in partnership with the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition as uncertainty about tariffs continues. A DISCUS petition campaign urging the administration […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to News Reports that the EU is Delaying its Imposition of Tariffs on U.S. Products from April 1 to April 13
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to News Reports that the EU is Delaying its Imposition of Tariffs on U.S. Products from April 1 to April […]
Read MoreToasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on Reports of U.S.-EU Talks on Proposed Tariffs on Spirits and Wine
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on Reports of U.S.-EU Talks on Proposed Tariffs on Spirits and Wine “We are encouraged by reports that EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Threat of a 200% Tariff on EU Spirits
Below is a statement by Chris Swonger, Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO: “The U.S.-EU spirits sector was the model for fair and reciprocal trade, having zero-for-zero tariffs from 1997 […]
Read MoreBills to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to be Sold Alongside Beer and Wine Introduced in Texas Senate and House
Commonsense bills will enhance consumer choice, support tens of thousands of Texas businesses and increase state revenues Texans for Market Freedom , a coalition working to modernize Texas’ outdated alcohol beverage laws, welcomed the […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the EU’s Announcement to Reimpose Tariffs on American Whiskey
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the EU’s Announcement to Reimpose Tariffs on American Whiskey For the past three years that the EU’s 25% tariff on American […]
Read MoreLydia Parnes and Ben Chandler Appointed to the Outside Advisory Board of the DISCUS Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing
Lydia Parnes and Ben Chandler Appointed to the Outside Advisory Board of the DISCUS Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Suspension on Imports from Mexico and Canada that Comply with USMCA
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s Suspension on Imports from Mexico and Canada that Comply with USMCA President Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on […]
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