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Press Releases

July 20, 2026

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 […]

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July 13, 2026

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 22: Wilbur’s Total Beverage

With more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Mat Dinsmore, managing partner of Wilbur's Total Beverage in Fort Collins, Colorado, joins the Spirited Advocate podcast to discuss how COVID flipped retail operations upside down, what changes he has seen in consumer ...

Spirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 21: The Spirits Network

Nick Buzzell, CEO and founder of Spirits Network, discusses how he came up with the idea for a shoppable entertainment platform specifically related to distilled spirits. With original series, mini-documentaries, and cocktail how-to videos, Spirits Network has a broad range of co...

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