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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, […]
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 […]
Read MoreSTATEMENT FROM CHRIS SWONGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESPONSIBILITY.ORG REGARDING 14 PERCENT INCREASE IN DRUNK DRIVING TRAFFIC FATALITIES
Washington, DC – Today, Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org released a statement on newly released data from the […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council to Host 2022 Annual Conference June 8-10 in New Orleans
Registration is Now Open The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. spirits industry, today announced it will host its 2022 […]
Read MoreAndrew O’Neil Joins Distilled Spirits Council as International Trade Policy Manager
Andrew O’Neil Joins Distilled Spirits Council as International Trade Policy Manager WASHINGTON − The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the appointment of Andrew O’Neil as […]
Read MoreMaryland: Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Bill Considered Before Committee
Bill benefits consumers by lowering taxes on spirits-based RTD products & increasing access The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted testimony to the Maryland House Ways and Means […]
Read MoreFebruary 24 Hospitality Industry Day of Action to Urge Congress to Replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
February 24 Hospitality Industry Day of Action to Urge Congress to Replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Fund provides critical relief for businesses devastated by pandemic’s harsh economic impacts WASHINGTON – Leaders […]
Read MoreVirginia Legislature Passes Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until July 2024
Measure supports struggling hospitality businesses, heads to governor for signature Today, the Virginia Legislature passed HB 426 , a bill to extend cocktails to-go until July 1, 2024, in an effort to […]
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