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Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month This September
Bourbon lovers across the country will raise a glass this September in honor of “National Bourbon Heritage Month,” a month-long celebration of America’s native spirit. The Distilled Spirits Council of […]
Read MoreHospitality Recovery Coalition Formed to Support On-Premise Partners Facing Harsh Economic Impacts of COVID-19
Broad group of industry leaders join effort to aid restaurants and bars Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition […]
Read MoreKristi Brown Joins Distilled Spirits Council as Senior Director for State Government Relations Central Region
WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the appointment of Kristi Brown as Senior Director for State Government Relations. Kristi will take over lobbying activity in the […]
Read MoreSeptember 9 Day of Action Planned to Urge Congressional Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Before Year-End Deadline
Leaders in the beverage alcohol sector are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action on September 9 by contacting their members of Congress […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support of Bills to Allow Cocktails To-Go and Statewide Sunday Sales of Distilled Spirits
Ohio poised to become second state to make COVID cocktails to-go measure permanent During a hearing today before the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Distilled Spirits Council of […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Launches Spirits United Advocacy Toolkit to Support Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act
Call to Action to Distillers to Advocate for FET Reduction The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today launched the “Spirits United CBMTRA Advocacy Toolkit” designed to empower […]
Read MoreStatement by Distilled Spirits Council Regarding the U.S. and EU Agreement to Lift Tariffs on Lobsters
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council Regarding the U.S. and EU Agreement to Lift Tariffs on Lobsters “This is a very encouraging development and hopefully sets the stage for additional agreements between […]
Read MoreStudy: COVID-19 Crushes Craft Distillers
Study: COVID-19 Crushes Craft Distillers 41 percent of craft distillers’ sales evaporate; 31 percent of employees furloughed A new study of fresh data on the crushing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Read MoreStatement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger Regarding the FDA’s Final Rule on “Gluten-Free” Labeling
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s Final Rule on “Gluten-Free” Labeling “We commend FDA for this consumer-friendly ruling that will […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Submits Official Dietary Guidelines Comments Opposing Controversial Proposal to Change the Moderate Drinking Definition
Report “seriously flawed” and proposal “not supported by preponderance of evidence” WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted official written comments yesterday to the Departments […]
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