Press Releases
Statement by Chris Swonger, Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO in response to President Trump’s post on Truth Social regarding lifting the 10% tariff on whisky: “We are thrilled to see President Trump’s […]
USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $900K to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers Across the Globe WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it was […]
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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...
