Category Archives: DISCUS

DSC Lobbyists Honored by The Hill Newspaper

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Hill newspaper, which covers Congress, the Administration and politics, named the Distilled Spirits Council’s CEO Kraig R. Naasz, Senior VP-Government Relations Mark Gorman and VP-

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For 1st Time Since Civil War, Excise Taxes May Drop

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

There’s a chance that – for the first time since the Civil War – excise taxes may be reduced, thanks to the Craft Beverage Modernization Act. To help move from” chance” to “certainty,” Distilled Spirits Council members will call their … Continue reading →

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With Washington Abuzz About Tax Reform, Distilled Spirits Council Focuses on Craft Beverage Bill

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Everyone on Capitol Hill is saying they want a “clean” bill, with no special industry provisions.  But Mark Gorman, senior vp, Distilled Spirits Council, told Kane’s Beverage News Daily

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George Washington’s Distillery Sparks 778% Jump in Rye Whiskey Volume, 900% Increase in Sales

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

      The reconstructed George Washington’s Distillery is being credited with soaring rye whiskey sales for the entire industry. The distillery opened 10 years ago, after a major reconstruction effort led by the Distilled Spirits Council.   Since

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PLCB Hires Lawyers, Financial Advisors to Mortgage Future

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) wants to “monetize” future earnings of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, by borrowing $1.25 billion against future PLCB profits.  Since he appoints its

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