Distilled Spirits Council Unveils “Cocktail Caucus Bar at 101”

Distilled Spirits Council Unveils “Cocktail Caucus Bar at 101” Featuring Signature Cocktails by Renowned D.C. Mixologist LP O’Brien WASHINGTON – Continuing the celebration of the Distilled Spirits Council of the […]

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Aimee Carter Named Vice President of Member Services and Business Development for the Distilled Spirits Council

WASHINGTON − The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) today announced the appointment of association veteran Aimee Carter as vice president of member services and business development. Aimee starts her new role […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Moves Into New Capitol Hill Office at 101 Constitution Ave.

Distilled Spirits Council Moves Into New Capitol Hill Office at 101 Constitution Ave. DISCUS headquarters with exclusive cocktail bar celebrates spirits heritage and hospitality WASHINGTON – Coinciding with the Distilled […]

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North Carolina Committee Advances Bill to Modernize Alcohol Laws

Bill would allow seven-day spirits sales, reinstate cocktails to-go & lower taxes on spirits ready-to-drink cocktails Yesterday, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded the North Carolina […]

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EPA LAUNCHES ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR FOR DISTILLERIES

EPA LAUNCHES ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR FOR DISTILLERIES U.S. & Canadian Distilleries Invited to Apply to be ENERGY STAR Certified WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new Energy Performance […]

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Chris Swonger Statement on Passing of Rocky Wirtz, Founder & Co-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group

  Statement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.org on the Passing of Rocky Wirtz, Founder and Co-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group “On behalf […]

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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to Biden Administration Urging Trade Officials to Secure the Permanent Removal of EU Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys

  Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to Biden Administration Urging Trade Officials to Secure the Permanent Removal of EU Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys –EU Set to Reimpose & Double […]

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Michigan Becomes 23rd State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent

Distilled Spirits Council applauds governor & legislature for supporting local businesses & consumers Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed SB 141 making Michigan the 23rd state to make cocktails to-go permanent in support […]

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Bolivia Recognizes Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey As “Distinctive Products” of the U.S. in Exchange for U.S. Recognition of Bolivia’s Native Spirit Singani

WASHINGTON, DC – Bolivia recently became the 45th country to officially recognize “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as distinctive products of the United States, according to the Office of the U.S. […]

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Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Michigan Passes House, Heads to Governor for Signature

Distilled Spirits Council urges governor to sign bill  in support of local businesses & consumers Today, the Michigan House of Representatives passed SB 141 , legislation to allow cocktails to-go from restaurants […]

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