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November 16, 2025

Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on EU and UK distilled spirits being left off the list of tariff modifications in the Administration’s Executive Order   “Not including EU […]

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November 13, 2025

 DISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to India  Mumbai and New Delhi Events Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led […]

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Archived Podcasts

Spirited Advocate) Episode 50: Victoria Russell and Dia Simms

On this episode, Chris Swonger is joined by Victoria Russell, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Beam Suntory and Chair of the DISCUS DEI Committee, and Dia Simms, CEO of Lobos 1707 and Co-Founder of Pronghorn! Together, the trio discuss how the spirits industry can cre...

Spirited Advocate) Episode 49: Amanda Victoria of Siponey

On this episode of The Spirited Advocate Podcast, CEO and co-founder of Siponey, Amanda Victoria, joins Chris Swonger to discuss the importance of sustainability in the distilled spirits industry. The pair talk about the rise of ready-to-drink beverages, what inspired Amanda to s...

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