News Releases
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on the EU’s Implementation of the Turnberry Agreement We see this as a very encouraging development. The approval of the agreement […]
June 6, 2026
Distilled Spirits Council Sends Letter to USTR Urging Expanded Market Access for U.S. Spirits in India Ahead of Trade Talks WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]
Distilled Spirits Council Leads Successful U.S. Distillery Trade Mission to East Asia Tokyo and Taipei Events Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]
June 6, 2026
Robinson Brown IV and Joe Fortune Elected Chair and Vice Chair of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States […]
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 […]
Statement by Chris Swonger, Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO in response to President Trump’s post on Truth Social regarding lifting the 10% tariff on whisky: “We are thrilled to see President Trump’s […]
