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June 17, 2026

Distilled Spirits Council Sends Letter to USTR Urging Expanded Market Access for U.S. Spirits in India Ahead of Trade Talks WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]

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June 16, 2026

Distilled Spirits Council Leads Successful U.S. Distillery Trade Mission to East Asia Tokyo and Taipei Events Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]

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Archived Podcasts

Spirited Advocate Podcast Episode 8) Bourbonism: Congressman John Yarmuth

Congressman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) – co-chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus – joins host Chris Swonger to talk all things bourbon, including its mystique and what "Bourbonism" means. The two also touch on the negative impacts of tariffs, the need for economic relief for c...

Spirited Advocate Podcast: Episode 7) Jim Canepa: Turning Ohio’s Liquor Division Around

Host Chris Swonger is joined by Jim Canepa, superintendent of the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, to discuss how he took the state’s distilled spirits operations from “dumpster fire” to one of the best control states in the nation. David Wojnar, DISCUS vice president of st...

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