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March 05, 2026

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) honored distinguished industry leaders at the 2026 DISCUS Annual Conference in Louisville, KY. The awards celebrated the remarkable achievements of industry luminaries who have made significant […]

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March 04, 2026

Wheyward Spirit and Proof 8 finish in top three    Far North Spirits was named the grand winner of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS)  Innovation Showcase  competition during the awards presentation at […]

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Archived Podcasts

Spirited Advocate Podcast: Episode 3) Spirits Perspective: Combating COVID-19

DISCUS President and CEO Chris Swonger discusses impacts of COVID-19 with Bob Dorfman, director of Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services. Specifically, Bob delves into the creative solutions his team has used to ensure business stay operational while protecting consumers an...

Hand Sanitizer: Keep Out of Reach of Children

More than 800 distilled spirits producers in the United States are making hand sanitizer to address the shortage of this critical product during COVID-19. On behalf of our member companies and the distilled spirits industry, we want to do our part to raise awareness with a public...

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