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Vermont Governor Scott Signs Bill Lowering Taxes and Expanding Outlets for Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) signed HB 730 , a bill to reduce the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) products and expand outlets where they can be sold. “With this […]
Read MoreSpirits Industry Launches “Ship My Spirits” Campaign in Support of Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping in Delaware
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), American Distilling Institute (ADI) and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), three of the nation’s leading trade associations representing distillers large and […]
Read MoreJoint Statement by DISCUS and Scotch Whisky Association on Today’s Official Return to Zero-for-Zero Tariffs and the Future of the U.S.-UK Trade Relationship
Joint Statement by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. and Scotch Whisky Association on Today’s Official Return to Zero-for-Zero Tariffs and the Future of the U.S.-UK Trade Relationship The […]
Read MorePronghorn and Distilled Spirits Council Partner to Drive Equal Representation for the Black Community in the Spirits Industry
Pronghorn and Distilled Spirits Council Partner to Drive Equal Representation for the Black Community in the Spirits Industry Leading Spirits Industry Suppliers Commit to Driving Participation from Internships to Executive […]
Read MoreReady-to-Drink Cocktail Expansion Bill Passes Vermont Legislature
Bill to increase access/lower taxes on spirits ready-to-drink products heads to governor’s desk Today, the Vermont Legislature passed HB 730 , a bill to reduce the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Export Promotion Program Results in $875,000 in New Exports for Small U.S. Distillers in 2021
WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reported today that its 2021 export promotion activities, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), resulted in […]
Read MoreStatement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org, on the Appointment of Tom Cole as Chairman of WSWA
“We want to send a heartfelt congratulations to Tom Cole, Republic National Distributors Company, on his appointment as chairman of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America. Despite the many […]
Read MoreCoalition Urges TTB To Issue Proposed Rulemaking on Establishing a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category
WASHINGTON – A coalition representing nearly 100 large and small American Single Malt Whiskey producers across the United States sent a letter today to the Treasury Department’s Tax and Trade Bureau […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Forms New Craft Distiller Sustainability Taskforce
WASHINGTON, DC — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, America’s leading advocate for the distilled spirits industry, today announced the formation of its Craft Distiller Sustainability Taskforce to […]
Read MoreNEW POLL: Pennsylvania Consumers Overwhelmingly Support Major Changes to State Control of Spirits Sales
Poll includes questions on retail privatization, expansion of spirits sales to other outlets and overall sentiment on current system The majority of Pennsylvania consumers – both Democrats and Republicans – […]
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