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Bills to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Virginia Pass Legislature, Head to Governor’s Desk for Signature
Bills to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Virginia Pass Legislature, Head to Governor’s Desk for Signature HB 688 & SB 635 eliminate July expiration date for consumer- & business-friendly measure RICHMOND, […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Joins Maryland Distillers in Testifying in Favor of Bill to Lower Taxes on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) and Maryland distillers submitted testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee today in favor of HB663 , a bill to reduce the tax rate for […]
Read MoreU.S. Spirits Revenues Maintain Market Share Lead of Total Beverage Alcohol Market in 2023
Sector Resets Following Accelerated Growth During Pandemic U.S. spirits revenues maintained its market share lead in 2023 as the sector reset following the robust sales spikes during the pandemic super […]
Read MoreDISCUS Annual Economic Briefing: U.S. Spirits Revenues Maintain Market Share Lead of Total Beverage Alcohol Market in 2023
Sector Resets Following Accelerated Growth During Pandemic U.S. spirits revenues maintained its market share lead in 2023 as the sector reset following the robust sales spikes during the pandemic super […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Introduction of Arizona Bill to Provide Fairer Tax Treatment for Spirits-Based Canned Cocktails
Commonsense bill will boost small businesses, support consumer choice & raise tax revenue The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) welcomes the introduction of HB 2888 – commonsense […]
Read MoreBills to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Virginia Pass House & Senate with Overwhelming Support
HB 688 & SB 635 eliminate July expiration date for consumer- & business-friendly measure Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and the Tasting Alliance Forge Partnership to Provide New Benefits for DISCUS Members
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced a new partnership with The Tasting Alliance , a leader in global spirits and wine competitions, that will open the door to the world of spirits competitions and benefits DISCUS […]
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Awards Distilled Spirits Council $1.09 Million to Expand American Spirits Export Markets in 2024
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it was granted $1,090,436 to promote American spirits in international markets in 2024 through its partnership with the U.S. […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on the U.S. and EU Agreement to Extend the Suspension of EU Tariffs on American Whiskey until March 31, 2025
Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Statement on the U.S. and EU Agreement to Extend the Suspension of EU Tariffs on American Whiskey until March 31, 2025 “We greatly appreciate […]
Read MorePress Statement: The clock is ticking. Time to permanently remove tariffs on sectors unrelated to the steel and aluminum and large civil aircraft disputes!
PRESS STATEMENT The clock is ticking. Time to permanently remove tariffs on sectors unrelated to the steel and aluminum and large civil aircraft disputes! With less than a month before […]
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