Press Releases
Governor Moore signs legislation permanently allowing cocktails to-go in the county following their expiration in June 2023 Today, Governor Wes Moore (D‑Md.) signed HB 121 and SB 72, legislation that […]
Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Testifies Before USTR Committee on Tariffs, Urges Spirits Exemptions to Protect U.S. Jobs and Exports WASHINGTON – Distilled Spirits Council of the […]
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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...
