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Three-Tier Industry Coalition Issues Responsibility Commitment for Crossover Alcohol Products
Three-Tier Industry Coalition Issues Responsibility Commitment for Crossover Alcohol Products Associations representing alcohol suppliers, wholesalers and retailers agree to responsibility commitment related to crossover alcohol products WASHINGTON — The Distilled […]
Read MoreStatement on the Passing of Lee Brown, Former CEO of Brown-Forman
Statement by Dan Leese, Distilled Spirits Council Board Chair and Hotaling & Co. President and CEO, and Chris Swonger, President and CEO of DISCUS and Responsibility.Org, on the Passing of William Lee […]
Read MoreStatement by Dan Leese, Distilled Spirits Council Board Chair and Hotaling & Co. President and CEO, and Chris Swonger, President and CEO of DISCUS and Responsibility.Org, on the Passing of Harvey Chaplin, Chairman and CEO of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
“DISCUS, its board and its members stand together in celebrating the many significant contributions Harvey Chaplin has made over his more than seven decades in our great industry. Harvey was […]
Read MoreBill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to be Sold Alongside Beer & Wine in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
Bill would increase consumer convenience by allowing low ABV ready-to-drink spirits products to be sold alongside beer and wine products with same alcohol content Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate […]
Read MoreDan Leese and Mary Barrazotto Elected Chair and Vice Chair of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) Board of Directors has elected Dan Leese, Hotaling & Co. President & CEO, as chair of the national trade association representing leading producers […]
Read MoreUSDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $300,000 to Promote U.S. Distilled Spirits in India
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) […]
Read MoreColorado Becomes 28th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 20 , a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult consumers, on Friday. This makes Colorado the […]
Read MoreCoalition Urges Veto of Fee Increase on Alcohol in Mississippi
Hike would be second in two years, would raise prices for consumers and cost Mississippi jobs The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide Available to All Industry Members
Distilled Spirits Council Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide Available to All Industry Members Free DISCUS Academy Webinar on New Guide Scheduled for June 17 WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits […]
Read MoreBill to Allow Consumers to Decide on Seven-Day Spirits Sales Approved by Committee
H. 4231 allows local option elections to authorize seven-day spirits sales and now heads to the full Senate for consideration Today, the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved H. 4231 which […]
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