Category Archives: DISCUS

Zamora Joins DISCUS

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Zamora Co. USA  joined the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  (DISCUS) to strengthen the company’s advocacy efforts and help support a unified voice for the U.S. spirits industry, as well as joining Responsibility.org’s Craft Supporter Program to underscore the … Continue reading →

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Michigan Gov. Signs Cocktails-to-Go Bill

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) signed HB 5811 into law allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers. “Cocktails to-go have been a crucial economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the nation hit hard by the pandemic,” … Continue reading →

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Texas Gov. Allows Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Texas Governor Greg Abbot approved restaurants and bars holding Mixed Beverage permits to sell premixed cocktails to-go, provided they have permanent food service capabilities at the premises. Cocktails to-go must be purchased with food and must be in a sealed … Continue reading →

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EU Tariffs Cut American Whiskey Exports 33% in 2 Years

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

After the U.S imposted tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from the EU — a response to a dispute involving Boeing and Airbus — the European Union (EU) imposed a 25% retaliatory tariff on American Whiskeys on June 22, 2018.  … Continue reading →

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NJ Gov Signs Bill Extending Cocktails to Go, Tax Break for Hand Sanitizer

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The measure had been passed by both houses of the legislature a couple of days earlier.  Needless to say, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. applauded:

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NJ Gov Signs Bill Extending Cocktails to Go, Tax Break for Hand Sanitizer

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The measure had been passed by both houses of the legislature a couple of days earlier.  Needless to say, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. applauded:

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