Associated Cooperage Industries of America Joins Spirits United as Partner  

DISCUS’ grassroots platform continues to gain momentum with more than 60,000 advocates affecting positive change for the spirits industry The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced […]

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Luxury Brand Index Third-Quarter Report: Continued Strong Growth in Luxury Spirits Heading Into Holiday Season

Luxury spirits brands grew 15 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter of 2021, according to the Distilled Spirits Council’s latest Luxury Brand Index (LBI) […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Issues Updated Code of Responsible Advertising and Marketing Practices

Distilled Spirits Council Issues Updated Code of Responsible Advertising and Marketing Practices –Includes updated buying guidelines for podcasts and social media platforms– WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United […]

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THE ABCs OF ABVs: When Raising a Glass This Holiday Season, Knowing How Much Alcohol is in Your Drink is Key to Responsible Alcohol Consumption

THE ABCs OF ABVs: WHEN RAISING A GLASS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, KNOWING HOW MUCH ALCOHOL IS IN YOUR DRINK IS KEY TO RESPONSIBLE, MODERATE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION  9 out of 10 […]

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USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $1.12 Million to Promote American Spirits Exports in 2023

USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $1.12 Million to Promote American Spirits Exports in 2023  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it was granted $1,127,506 […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Code Review Board Issues Guidance for Suppliers and Retailers of New Crossover Alcohol Products

Distilled Spirits Council Code Review Board Issues Guidance for Suppliers and Retailers of New Crossover Alcohol Products Features Recommended Practices for Responsible Advertising, Marketing & Merchandizing WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits […]

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Supreme Court Agrees to Takes Case in Jack Daniel’s Trademark Dispute

Supreme Court Agrees to Takes Case in Jack Daniel’s Trademark Dispute Spirits, Beer and Wine Associations Filed Amicus Brief In Support of Jack Daniel’s WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed […]

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Alcohol Industry Unites to Launch “WE DON’T SERVE TEENS” Campaign

ALCOHOL INDUSTRY UNITES TO LAUNCH “WE DON’T SERVE TEENS” CAMPAIGN Spirits manufacturers, distributors and retailers join forces with community organizations to curb teen access to alcohol WASHINGTON – More than […]

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Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Permanently Allow Cocktails To-Go

Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Permanently Allow Cocktails To-Go LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Senate yesterday passed SB1163, a bill that would permanently allow the sale of cocktails to-go from […]

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DISCUS Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR

Distilled Spirits Council Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR  –Permanent Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Spirits Products Top Priority– WASHINGTON – The […]

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