Indiana Becomes 25th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers

Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for signing HB 1086, a bill to allow cocktails to-go in support of businesses and […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Launches 2024 Market Access Program Plan

Distilled Spirits Council Launches 2024 Market Access Program Plan DISCUS Awarded $1.09 Million in 2024 to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Honors Industry Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference Awards Dinner

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) honored distinguished industry leaders at a special awards dinner held last night during the DISCUS Annual Conference in San Diego. The […]

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Devil’s Cask Takes First Place in the Innovation Showcase Competition at the 2024 DISCUS Annual Conference in San Diego

Tapi USA and Southern Glazer finish in top three Devil’s Cask was named the grand winner of the Distilled Spirits Council’s (DISCUS) Innovation Showcase competition during the awards presentation at the 2024 […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Launches the “Cocktail Party” During Presidential Election Cycle

Campaign will raise awareness of key issues facing spirits industry The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) kicked off its annual conference in San Diego today with the […]

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Bill to Allow 7-Day Spirits Sales in Mississippi Passes House, Heads to Senate

Mississippi is one of only six states that still prohibits the retail sale of spirits on Sundays Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded the Mississippi […]

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U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record High in 2023 Driven by American Whiskeys

American Spirits Exports Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record High in 2023 Driven by American Whiskeys Exports boosted by the EU’s suspension of tariffs on American Whiskeys WASHINGTON —2023 was […]

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Corey Staniscia joins Distilled Spirits Council as Vice President of State Government Relations

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the appointment of Corey Staniscia as vice president of state government relations where he will cover lobbying efforts in […]

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Bills to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Virginia Pass Legislature, Head to Governor’s Desk for Signature

Bills to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Virginia Pass Legislature, Head to Governor’s Desk for Signature HB 688 & SB 635 eliminate July expiration date for consumer- & business-friendly measure RICHMOND, […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Joins Maryland Distillers in Testifying in Favor of Bill to Lower Taxes on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) and Maryland distillers submitted testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee today in favor of HB663 , a bill to reduce the tax rate for […]

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