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 […]

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Maine 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 […]

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Statement 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 […]

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Luxury 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 […]

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DISCUS 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 […]

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Distilled 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 […]

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Massachusetts 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 […]

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St. 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, […]

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Lynne 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 […]

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DISCUS 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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