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Leading Spirits Trade Associations Update Advertising Guidelines Based on Newly Released Census Data
Distillers Adopt 73.8% 21+ Demographic Placement Standard The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), national trade associations […]
Read MoreDISCUS Academy Launches Industry Fundamentals Certificate Program for Professionals Entering the Spirits Industry
DISCUS Academy Launches Industry Fundamentals Certificate Program for Professionals Entering the Spirits Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced a new DISCUS Academy […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and Pronghorn Unite to Host Inaugural DEI Summit June 13
DISCUS and Pronghorn Unite to Host Inaugural DEI Summit June 13 -Summit To Precede DISCUS Annual Conference in Chicago- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) is convening its […]
Read MoreSunday and Monday Sales of Spirits Now Allowed in Montana with Governor’s Signature
Montana becomes 44th state to allow seven-day sales, only 6 still prohibit Sunday sales Today, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 867 allowing the sale of distilled spirits products from […]
Read MoreOregon: Distilled Spirits Council Testifies Against Proposed Spirits Surcharge Increase
Analysis: Hike Could Cost Oregon Businesses Nearly $40 Million in Sales & Eliminate Jobs The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified today before the Oregon Liquor and […]
Read MoreBill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Connecticut Passes House, Heads to Senate for Vote
Distilled Spirits Council urges Senate passage in support of local businesses and consumers Late yesterday, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed H.B. 6548 , legislation to allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and […]
Read MorePennsylvania Bill to Provide Product Parity for Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Passes Committee, Heads to Senate Floor for Vote
Today, Senate Bill 688, sponsored by Senator Mike Regan, which would allow low-alcohol-by-volume spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold from state stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, and local restaurants […]
Read MoreEconomic Analysis: Proposed Surcharge Increase on Distilled Spirits Could Cost Oregon Businesses Nearly $40 Million in Sales, Eliminate Jobs
Distilled Spirits Council submits comments urging commission to reject misguided proposal Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted written comments during the open comment period urging the Oregon […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Welcomes Pennsylvania Bill to Provide Product Parity for Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Measure will allow equal access for these low-abv products The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) welcomes the introduction of SB 688 by Senator Mike Regan which would […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Now Permanent in Washington, State is 20th in Nation to Codify this Pandemic-era Measure
Governor Inslee signed bill making the consumer- & business-friendly measure permanent Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Governor Jay Inslee for signing SB 5448, legislation […]
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