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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 […]
Read MoreMassachusetts 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 […]
Read MoreDISTILLED 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 […]
Read MoreMassachusetts 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 […]
Read MoreBill 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 […]
Read MoreSpirits United Forms New Advocacy Team with Top-Tier Leaders from Across the Industry
Team will provide strategic guidance to growing platform to increase engagement and impact WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the formation of the Spirits United Advocacy […]
Read MoreSpirits Industry Launches “Ship My Spirits” Campaign in Support of Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping in Illinois
Spirits DTC would increase Illinois jobs and consumer convenience The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), American Distilling Institute (ADI) and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), three of […]
Read MoreCheers to 50 Years: DISCUS Celebrates Five Decades of Advancing the Spirits Industry
Cheers to 50 Years: DISCUS Celebrates Five Decades of Advancing the Spirits Industry WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is raising a glass to a special […]
Read MoreMassachusetts Cocktails To-Go to Expire in Two Weeks without Legislative Action
Distilled Spirits Council urges making measure permanent to support hospitality industry In just two weeks’ time on April 1, cocktails to-go will no longer be allowed in Massachusetts despite providing […]
Read MoreIrish Whiskey Sales Soar: Americans Say Sláinte to St. Patrick’s Day
Irish whiskey among top-performing categories in the booming U.S. spirits industry As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Irish whiskey industry is raising a dram to a historic year. The Distilled […]
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