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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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February 20, 2026

Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on Supreme Court Ruling Invalidating Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for Tariffs “As the administration navigates […]

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Archived Podcasts

Spirited Advocate Podcast: Episode 2) Part Two: (American) Whiskey, Tariffs and COVID-19

DISCUS President and CEO Chris Swonger shares a drink with Amir Peay, owner of James E. Pepper distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Peay sheds light on how tariffs are affecting U.S. businesses like his, while delving into the history that allowed him to revive the James E. Pepper ...

Spirited Advocate Podcast: Episode 1) Part One: (Irish) Whiskey, Tariffs and COVID-19

In the first-ever Spirted Advocate Podcast episode, DISCUS President and CEO Chris Swonger shares a drink with William Lavelle, head of the Irish Whiskey Association. From tariffs to current concerns surrounding COVID-19, William brings an international perspective to topical i...

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