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2025 DISCUS American Spirits Exports Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Decline 3.8% in 2025 Amid Ongoing Trade Friction Removal from Canadian Shelves, Drop in American Whiskey Exports to EU Contributing Factors […]
Bills would boost Iowa jobs, expand consumer choice and modernize spirits marketplace The American Distilling Institute (ADI) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), two of the […]
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Archived Podcasts
Spirited Advocate) Episode 54: A Mixologist with a Twist
On this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, our host Chris Swonger is joined by the ultra-talented mixologist and winner of Netflix’s “Drink Masters,” Lauren Paylor O’Brien! Having worked many roles in the food and beverage industry from Beverage Director, R&D P...
Spirited Advocate) Episode 53: Honoring a Veteran Distiller
On this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, our host Chris Swonger is joined by Scott Neil, retired Special Forces veteran and the Co-Founder and COO of Horse Soldier Bourbon! Having significant executive, operational and combat experience, Scott knows a thing or two about ...
