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California 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 […]
Read MoreUSDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $1.12 Million to Promote American Spirits Exports in 2022
USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $1.12 Million to Promote American Spirits Exports in 2022 -Federal Grant for DISCUS Market Access Program Grant Nearly Doubled- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of […]
Read MoreNew York Distillers Launch Campaign to Urge Legislature to Make Direct-to-Consumer Shipping of Spirits and Cider Permanent
Effort launches on Repeal Day which celebrates the repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933 Today, the New York Distillers Guild launched a grassroots campaign on Repeal Day to urge the […]
Read MoreVirginia Spirits Association Partners with Spirits United Grassroots Platform in Support of Spirits Industry
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the Virginia Spirits Association is joining Spirits United as a partner member to strengthen the spirits industry through advocacy. “The Virginia Spirits Association will be […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Kicks Off Holiday Season with Launch of New Alcohol Education Website: StandardDrinks.org
Website includes a drink calculator, education videos & U.S. Dietary Guidelines information WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the holiday entertaining season, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council of the United States Congratulates First Classes of Graduates from the DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate Programs
Programs provide leadership education and training to sector’s workforce The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the inaugural graduating of DISCUS Academy’s two leadership programs, the […]
Read MoreStatement by the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition on the agreement between the U.S. and EU to End the Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the Steel and Aluminum Dispute Settlement
Statement by the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition on the agreement between the U.S. and EU to End the Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the Steel and Aluminum Dispute Settlement […]
Read MoreStatement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger on the EU-U.S. announcement to remove retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the steel-aluminum dispute agreement
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger on the EU-U.S. announcement to remove retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the steel-aluminum dispute agreement “After three very difficult […]
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