Missouri Distillers Urge Congress to Provide Economic Relief to Craft Distilleries Amid COVID-19 Crisis

In a letter sent today to Missouri’s congressional delegation, trade associations representing 36 distillers throughout the state urged Congress to provide additional economic relief to distilleries facing enormous financial hardship due […]

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Tax and Trade Bureau Updates Rule to Allow “Gluten-Free” Labeling on Distilled Spirits

Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Increased Consumer Clarity and Industry Flexibility Yesterday, the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) updated their policy regarding gluten content statements on distilled spirits, wines and malt […]

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National Hospitality Recovery Coalition Applauds Gov. DeWine for Making Ohio Second State to Make COVID Cocktails To-Go Measure Permanent

 The Hospitality Recovery Coalition, an initiative led by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States ( DISCUS ) in partnership with the American Distilled Spirits Alliance ( ADSA ), the Council […]

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Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Statement on WTO Arbitrator Report that EU May Impose Tariffs on U.S. Imports Totaling $4 Billion

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) released the following statement today after the World Trade Organization (WTO) Arbitrator issued a report stating that the European Union (EU) […]

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Transatlantic Beverage Alcohol Associations Send Joint Letter to U.S. and EU Urging Immediate End to Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

WASHINGTON –  Eighteen associations representing the U.S., European and UK beverage alcohol and related sectors sent a letter today to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission for Trade […]

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Five Companies Join Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ Partner Member Program in Q3 of 2020

WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. spirits industry, today announced five companies have joined the organization as […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Opposes Attleboro Ban on Small Spirits Containers

Ban will harm local business, have little to no impact on littering and encourage consumers to shop elsewhere The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) sent a letter to […]

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Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Ohio Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk

A bill making cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanent passed both chambers of the Ohio legislature today and heads to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk for signature.  Upon the governor’s […]

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Ohio Bill to Permanently Allow Cocktails To-Go Passes Committee

Ohio poised to become 2nd state to make permanent the temporary measure in response to COVID A bill to make cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanent in Ohio passed […]

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Distillers Wrap Up Successful Public Policy Conference

Distillers Wrap Up Successful Public Policy Conference  – More than 150 virtual congressional visits held calling for passage of Craft Beverage bill – WASHINGTON – More than 300 distillers representing […]

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