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DISCUS Announces 2021-2022 Craft Advisory Council
DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES ANNOUNCES 2021-2022 CRAFT ADVISORY COUNCIL Washington D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), America’s leading advocate for the distilled spirits […]
Read MoreTexas Lawmakers Move to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent During 87th Legislative Session
Multiple measures introduced to support struggling hospitality businesses The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded Texas State Representative Charlie Geren and State Senator Kelly Hancock for […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Legislature Sends Bill Expanding Outdoor Dining for Hospitality Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Distilled Spirits Council urges Governor Murphy to sign The New Jersey legislature sent S3340 , a bill allowing restaurants, bars, distilleries and breweries to continue using their outdoor spaces in response […]
Read MoreU.S., EU and UK Beverage Alcohol Associations Call for Immediate Suspension of Tariffs on Spirits and Wine
U.S., EU and UK Beverage Alcohol Associations Call for Immediate Suspension of Tariffs on Spirits and Wine WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of 21 trade associations representing U.S., European Union, and […]
Read MoreHotaling & Co. Becomes Newest Director Member of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
HOTALING & CO. BECOMES NEWEST DIRECTOR MEMBER OF THE DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES Washington, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS), America’s leading […]
Read MoreOhio Governor Signs Bill Paving Way for Home Delivery of Distilled Spirits
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 674 last night allowing the Ohio Division of Liquor Control (ODLC) to promulgate rules to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers. […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to HHS Federal Register Notice Concluding Distillers Making Hand Sanitizer in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Will Not be Subject to Fee
Distilled Spirits Council Statement in Response to HHS Federal Register Notice Concluding Distillers Making Hand Sanitizer in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Will Not be Subject to Fee “This […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement Regarding HHS’ Swift Action to Halt FDA Fees for Distillers Producing Hand Sanitizer During the Pandemic
Distilled Spirits Council President Chris Swonger Statement Regarding HHS’ Swift Action to Halt FDA Fees for Distillers Producing Hand Sanitizer During the Pandemic “This is such a relief to hundreds […]
Read MoreStruggling Distillers Hit With Surprise $14,000 FDA Fee for Producing Hand Sanitizer During Pandemic
Struggling Distillers Hit With Surprise $14,000 FDA Fee for Producing Hand Sanitizer During Pandemic Distilled Spirits Council Urging FDA to Waive Fees for Distillers Who Aided Communities in Need WASHINGTON, […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on USTR Decision to Impose Additional Retaliatory Tariffs on EU Spirits Products Including Cognac
Distilled Spirits Council Statement Regarding the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Decision to Impose Additional Retaliatory Tariffs on EU Spirits Products Including Cognac “We are extremely disappointed that the U.S. […]
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