News Archive
Far North Spirits Takes First Place in the Distilled Spirits Council’s Innovation Showcase Competition
Wheyward Spirit and Proof 8 finish in top three Far North Spirits was named the grand winner of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS) Innovation Showcase competition during the awards presentation at […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Invalidating Use of IEEPA for Tariffs
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on Supreme Court Ruling Invalidating Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for Tariffs “As the administration navigates […]
Read MoreDISCUS Awarded $1.08 Million From USDA to Launch 2026 Market Access Program Plan and Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers
DISCUS Awarded $1.08 Million From USDA to Launch 2026 Market Access Program Plan and Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers Export Promotions in 2026 Aim to Expand Opportunities for U.S. […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Joins Local Distillers in Testifying in Favor of Lowering Taxes on Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Maryland
Consumer- and business-friendly measure heard before the House Ways & Means Committee The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified before the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on the U.S.-India Framework for an Interim Trade Agreement
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Statement on the Framework for an Interim Trade Agreement “Last year’s tariff reduction on U.S. spirits imports to India was an important first […]
Read MoreAnnual Economic Briefing
The DISCUS Annual Economic Briefing is the spirits industry’s signature event for media and analysts that provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the spirits industry. The Briefing […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing 2025
Distilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Spirits Maintain Market Share Lead Amid Challenging U.S. Market and Global Trade Tensions Spirits ready-to-drink cocktails remain top spirits category with impressive 16.4% sales […]
Read MoreScience Over Bias Coalition Statement on Alcohol Guidance in the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Science Over Bias Coalition Statement on Alcohol Guidance in the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Washington, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2025) – A broad coalition of the nation’s agriculture, beverage and hospitality […]
Read More21,000 Hospitality Industry Supporters Sign Petition to President Trump Urging Removal of Tariffs on EU and UK Spirits & Wine
21,000 Hospitality Industry Supporters Sign Petition to President Trump Urging Removal of Tariffs on EU and UK Spirits & Wine Signers Call for Swift Action to Restore Decades of Fair […]
Read MoreDISCUS Launches Axios Ad Campaign to Sound Alarm on Harmful Spirits Tariffs
DISCUS Launches Axios Ad Campaign to Sound Alarm on Harmful Spirits Tariffs WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has launched a holiday-themed ad campaign on Axios to spotlight the […]
Read More