Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Maine Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature   

On Thursday, the Maine House of Representatives gave final approval to LD 201, legislation to allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanently. The bill now heads to Governor Janet Mills’ […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support of Bill to Provide Consumers Equal Access to Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

Commonsense bill enhances consumer choice, supports tens of thousands of Texas businesses AUSTIN  – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified before the Texas House Licensing and […]

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ReserveBar and Distilled Spirits Council Enhance Shopping Experience on Destination Distillery Website Through New Retail Fulfillment Partnership

ReserveBar , the leading e-commerce platform for premium and luxury beverage alcohol, has partnered with  Destination Distillery , a tourism initiative by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Utilizing its technology […]

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Montana House Passes Bill to Allow Sunday and Monday Sales of Spirits

Montana is one of seven states that prohibits the sale of spirits on Sundays Yesterday, House Bill 867, which would fully allow sales of distilled spirits products from state agency […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Welcomes Stoli, Clase Azul and Spirit of Gallo as New Director Members

Distilled Spirits Council Welcomes Stoli, Clase Azul and Spirit of Gallo as New Director Members WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate […]

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Illinois Ship My Spirits Campaign Gains Momentum, Reaches More Than 1,250 Letters to Legislators in Support of Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping

In just the first week, the Illinois Ship My Spirits campaign, launched to support legislation permitting spirits direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping, has resulted in more than 1,250 letters of support to […]

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Massachusetts Cocktails To-Go Extension Signed Into Law

Consumer- and business-friendly measure extended for 1 year Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey for signing HB 58 which extends cocktails to-go for […]

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DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL EARNS 2023 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

WASHINGTON—The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR PARTNER OF THE YEAR award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy for […]

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Massachusetts Cocktails To-Go Extension Moves to Governor’s Desk

Measure would extend cocktails to-go for 1 year Yesterday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate gave final approval to a supplemental budget bill ( HB 58 ) which includes language that […]

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Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent Passes Vermont House, Moves to Senate for Consideration

Current measure expires on July 1, Distilled Spirits Council urges making measure permanent to support hospitality industry   Yesterday, the Vermont House of Representatives passed HB 470 which would make cocktails-to-go permanent. The […]

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