Press Releases
Below is a statement from Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States regarding President Trump’s Presidential Proclamation Imposing a 50% tariff on spirits from Canada August 19 : “For nearly a year and a half, American […]
Trial begins today in Oregon extended producer responsibility lawsuit The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Wine Institute filed an amicus brief in the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors […]
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Archived Podcasts
Spirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 24: Ron Gomes, Painted Stave Distillery
As owner of the only Black-owned distillery in Delaware, Ron Gomes is redefining the spirits industry and making great drinks along the way. His path to craft distiller is unlike any other and his background in science makes for an interesting perspective on how spirits should be...
Spirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 23: John Ralph, Intrepid Spirits
John Ralph, CEO and founder of Intrepid Spirits, got his start in the spirits industry nearly 20 years ago and has worked in Ireland, China and now the U.S. From reviving old brands to building new ones, John covers his "digital-first" approach during COVID times and what shifts ...
