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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Hails the Removal of U.S.-UK Retaliatory Tariffs on the U.S. Beverage Alcohol Sector
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Hails the Removal of U.S.-UK Retaliatory Tariffs on the U.S. Beverage Alcohol Sector WASHINGTON – The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition today raised a glass of gratitude to the Biden administration for negotiating a […]
Read MoreMaine Legislature Passes Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until March 2025, Bill Heads to Governor for Signature
The Maine Legislature passed a measure yesterday, LD 1751, to extend cocktails to-go in the state until March 30, 2025, providing increased stability for hospitality businesses still struggling to cope […]
Read MoreStatement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger on the UK-U.S. announcement to remove retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the steel-aluminum dispute agreement
“Distillers throughout the United States are cheering the end of this long tariff nightmare. We toast the Biden administration for its resolve in bringing a stop to these punitive tariffs […]
Read MoreLuxury Brand Index Annual Report: Premiumization Trend Gained Momentum in 2021
Luxury Brand Index Annual Report: Premiumization Trend Gained Momentum in 2021 Index analyzes sales of spirits brands at the top end of the spirits’ market WASHINGTON – The 2021 Annual Report of the […]
Read MoreDISCUS Partners with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Launch ENERGY STAR® Guide for Distilleries
Distilled Spirits Council Partners with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Launch ENERGY STAR® Guide for Distilleries Guide Highlights Nearly 180 Energy Saving Opportunities for Distilleries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Joins Maryland Distillers in Testifying in Favor of Bill to Lower Taxes on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Bill benefits businesses and consumers by lowering taxes on spirits-based RTD products The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and multiple Maryland distillers submitted testimony to the Senate […]
Read MoreMassachusetts House Approves Cocktails To-Go Extension to April 2023, Bill Moves to Senate for Consideration
The Massachusetts House approved a measure last night to extend cocktails to-go in the state until April 1, 2023, providing increased stability for hospitality businesses struggling to cope with the […]
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day Entertaining Guide: Irish Whiskey and Food Pairings
Renowned Irish chef shares recommendations to enjoy premium spirits at home St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have returned just as consumer interest in whiskey hailing from the Emerald Isle is soaring, […]
Read MoreLynne J. Omlie Appointed to the Outside Advisory Board of the DISCUS Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council announced today that Lynne J. Omlie has been named an Outside Advisory Board member to the Distilled Spirits Council’s (DISCUS) Code of Responsible […]
Read MoreDISCUS American Spirits Export Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Up in 2021 But Not Back to Pre-Tariff Levels
American Spirits Exports in 2021 Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Up in 2021 But Not Back to Pre-Tariff Levels Distillers Urge End to UK Tariffs After Experiencing a 42% Decline in […]
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