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July 13, 2026

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 […]

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July 08, 2026

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 Podcast) 42. Alex Alvarez of Brown-Forman

>From water to soil to grains, our environment affects every part of the spirits industry. At Brown-Forman, sustainability is key to their longevity. This week on the podcast, we welcome Alex Alvarez, Chief Production and Sustainability Officer at Brown-Forman, to discuss Brow...

Spirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 41. Dr. Joy Spence of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum

It's not hard to love your job when you're Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum's Master Blender - and this next guest has been in the rum business for 40 years! This week we have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Joy Spence, the industry's first female Master Blender. Dr. Spence, or "Aunti...

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