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Graduates of DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate Programs Honored
Applications Open For Next Sessions Including New Women’s Leadership Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the graduating classes of DISCUS Academy’s […]
Read MoreLuxury Brand Index 2022 Second-Quarter Report: Premiumization Trend Continues to Grow at Remarkable Rate Despite Economic Downturn
The Luxury Brand Index (LBI), a tool created by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) to analyze sales of spirits brands at the top end of the […]
Read MoreNew Export Report Shows American Spirits are Gradually Rebounding After Lifting of Retaliatory Tariffs
New Export Report Shows American Spirits are Gradually Rebounding After Lifting of Retaliatory Tariffs American Whiskey Exports Increased 22% from January-July 2022 WASHINGTON —A new export report released today by the Distilled Spirits […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission Submit Joint Comment on TTB Proposal to Establish a New American Single Malt Whiskey Category
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC) submitted a joint comment yesterday to the Treasury Department’s Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Director Members to Provide “Serving Facts” Information for Spirits Products as Part of White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
Distilled Spirits Council Director Members to Provide “Serving Facts” Information for Spirits Products as Part of White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health DISCUS Supports White House Conference with […]
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Signs California Recycling Bill that Includes Spirits Bottles, a Measure Championed by the Distilled Spirits Council
Late last night, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1013 , which includes spirits products in the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act otherwise known as the “bottle bill.” “While […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and American Craft Spirits Association Co-Host Annual Public Policy Conference September 20-21
Distilled Spirits Council and American Craft Spirits Association Co-Host Annual Public Policy Conference September 20-21 — More Than 110 Virtual Congressional Visits Planned — WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than […]
Read MoreReport Finds Significant Market Growth in Spirits-Based Ready-to-Drink Category
Report Finds Significant Market Growth in Spirits-Based Ready-to-Drink Category New Poll Data Identifies Consumer Preferences Driving the RTD Market WASHINGTON – A research report analyzing the rapid growth of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails […]
Read MoreStatement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of DISCUS and Responsibility.Org, on the Appointment of Francis Creighton as President and CEO of WSWA
“On behalf of DISCUS and our member companies, I want to welcome Francis to the spirits industry and congratulate him on his new appointment as President and CEO of the […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Champions Sustainability Effort to Include Spirits Bottles in California Recycling Bill
Measure heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature Yesterday, the California Legislature passed SB 1013 , which includes spirits products in the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act otherwise […]
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