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Virginia House Passes Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until July 2024
Measure supports struggling hospitality businesses, heads to Senate for consideration Today, the Virginia House passed HB 426 , a bill to extend cocktails to-go until July 1, 2024, in an effort to […]
Read MorePioneers in California Distilling Industry Urge Senate to Make Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Permanent
SB 620 must pass chamber by January 31 or the bill dies Today, three of the oldest distilleries in California – Charbay Distillery, Greenbar Distillery and St. George Spirits – […]
Read MoreCalifornia Bill to Permanently Allow Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Heads to Senate
SB 620 passes California Senate Committee on Appropriations Yesterday, the California Senate Committee on Appropriations passed SB 620 , which would permanently allow distillers to ship their spirits products directly to California […]
Read MoreJapan Recognizes Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey As Distinctive Products of the United States
Japan Recognizes Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey As Distinctive Products of the United States WASHINGTON, DC – Japan recently became the 44th country to officially recognize “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as distinctive […]
Read MoreEight Companies Join DISCUS Partner Membership Program in Q4 2021
Partner Member Program Connects Spirits Supply Chain Businesses, Industry Partners with Spirits Companies The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. […]
Read MoreCalifornia Committee Passes Bill to Permanently Allow Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping
Measure provides critical revenue for distilleries, convenience for consumers Today, the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization passed SB 620 , which would permanently allow California distillers to ship their spirits products […]
Read MoreLuxury Brand Index Third-Quarter Report Shows Premiumization Trend Continues Ahead of Holidays
Index analyzes sales of spirits brands at the top end of the spirits’ market The Luxury Brand Index (LBI), a new tool created by the Distilled Spirits Council of the […]
Read MoreCalifornia Craft Distillers Urge Governor Newsom to Extend Direct-to-Consumer Shipping of Spirits Ahead of Dec. 31 Expiration
Temporary economic relief measure provides much-needed revenue for devastated distilleries, convenience for consumers In just 15 days, California distillers and consumers will no longer be able to enjoy direct-to-consumer (DTC) […]
Read MorePA Senate Passes Bill to Expand Outlets that Carry Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Measure would increase consumer convenience in the Commonwealth Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 566 , a bill that was amended to allow the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails from additional retail […]
Read MoreTrans-Atlantic Businesses Issue Joint Call Ahead of Upcoming Trade Discussions For the U.S. and UK to Find Resolution to Section 232 Tariffs
PRESS STATEMENT Trans-Atlantic Businesses Issue Joint Call Ahead of Upcoming Trade Discussions For the U.S. and UK to Find Resolution to Section 232 Tariffs Following the U.S.-EU announcement on October 31 to […]
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