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Trial begins today in Oregon extended producer responsibility lawsuit The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Wine Institute filed an amicus brief in the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors […]
Distilled Spirits Council and Beverage Information Group Partner to Release Special Edition of the 2026 Liquor Handbook Available Only to DISCUS Craft Distillers Groups to host a July 22 webinar featuring […]
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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...
