Press Releases
Calls for Permanent Zero-for-Zero Tariffs and Expanded Market Access for American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) filed its submission to the United States […]
“On behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council and our member companies, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Marvin Shanken, a legendary figure in the beverage alcohol industry. Marvin […]
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Archived Podcasts
Episode 57: Standing Tall with Sotol
Chris is joined by Brent Looby, one of the Co-Founders and the CEO of Desert Door, a unique distillery specializing in Sotol, a spirit that is distilled from the sotol plant that is native to the Chihuahua desert. For hundreds of years, this spiky desert succulent has been used by the indigenous peoples for everything from tools and food to fermented drink, and now a fine spirit handmade in Driftwood, Texas.
Episode 56: Celebrating 50 years of DISCUS
Chris sits down to celebrate DISCUS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY with the wonderful Jim Bareuther, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry. Jim shares his insights on the industry’s evolution over the last few decades, the exciting opportunities ahead, and the different policy accomplishments that led to historic milestones for the spirits industry.
