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Distilled 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 […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on the Departure of Ann Mukherjee as Vice Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America
Statement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org, on the Departure of Ann Mukherjee as Vice Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America “On […]
Read MoreNew Poll Finds Alabamians Overwhelmingly Support Spirits-Based Canned Cocktails Being Sold Alongside Beer and Wine
New Poll Finds Alabamians Overwhelmingly Support Spirits-Based Canned Cocktails Being Sold Alongside Beer and Wine The Alabamians Ready for Convenience Coalition (ARCC) today announced a new survey conducted by McLaughlin […]
Read MoreApplications Now Open for DISCUS Academy 2024 Leadership Programs
Program open to any beverage alcohol professional looking to grow their leadership expertise The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it is now accepting applications for […]
Read MoreDISCUS Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR
Distilled Spirits Council Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR –Permanent Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Spirits Remains Top Priority– WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits […]
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