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Alcohol-Impaired Traffic Fatalities At Record Low Level
WASHINGTON— The number of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in the United States last year dropped to a historic low, according to new data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
Read MoreEight Time Olympic Medalist Apolo Anton Ohno Leads List of Honorees at October 6 Mount Vernon Industry Heritage Gala
James Bareuther, Jeff Becker and Rep. John Yarmuth also Honored WASHINGTON, DC – Eight Time Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Anton Ohno will be one of four inducted to the “George […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Supports “We Don’t Serve Teens” Campaign
WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) is joining with dozens of national, state and local organizations in supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s “We Don’t Serve Teens” 2011 annual campaign […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Supports “We Don’t Serve Teens” Effort
WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council is joining with dozens of national, state and local organizations in supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s “We Don’t Serve Teens” 2010 annual campaign to […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Industry Issues Eleventh and Twelfth Public Report On Advertising and Marketing Complaints
WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) today issued its 11th and 12th Semi-Annual Code Report detailing complaints involving alcohol advertisements, actions taken by the industry’s internal review board […]
Read MoreStatement from Distilled Spirits Council President Peter Cressy regarding the passing of American Beverage Licensees Executive Director Harry Wiles
“The Distilled Spirits Council and its members mourn the passing of American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Executive Director Harry Wiles. To his family, his colleagues and the members of ABL we […]
Read MoreRenowned Alcohol Researcher Refutes Studies Claiming Alcohol Ads Linked To Underage Drinking
WASHINGTON, DC – Longitudinal studies, touted by advocacy groups as showing a causal link between alcohol ads and youth drinking, are scientifically flawed, according to a comprehensive review of advertising […]
Read MoreBUY GEORGE! First Public Opportunity to Buy and Taste George Washington Rye Whiskey at the Mount Vernon Distillery
MOUNT VERNON, VA. — For the first time since George Washington’s Distillery burned to the ground in 1814, the public lined up to taste and buy Rye Whiskey made at […]
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