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Tag Archives: DISCUS
U.S. Spirits Exports Rebounded in 2021, But Retaliatory Tariffs Still Hurt
That’s the opinion of Charles McEntee, Director, Export Promotion, at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). “In 2021, U.S. spirits exports rebounded from 2020 levels due to the reopening of the hospitality sector, consumers choosing premium and super-premium … Continue reading
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Tagged DISCUS, Distilled Council of the U.S., Market Assistance Program
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Distillers Ask TTB for an ‘American Single Malt Whiskey’ Category
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau was urged to establish a standard of identity for American Single Malt Whiskey. The idea of a American Single Malt Whiskey standard of identity has been on TTB’s Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda. Now, “the need for … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau, American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, DISCUS, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., TTB
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Maine Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go to 2025
The Maine Legislature passed and sent to Gov. Janet Mills (D) a bill extending cocktails-to-go in the state until March 30, 2025. “Not only does this measure provide increased convenience for consumers, but it also gives restaurants a stable source … Continue reading
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Tagged cocktails to go, DISCUS, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., mAINE
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DISCUS Launches “State Guild Supporter Program”
The new program is intended to engage and organize the network of state distillers guilds across the country and alert them to public policy issues affecting the industry at every level of government. “Over the past decade, the number of small … Continue reading
Before the War, Russian Vodka Imports Were Down 79%
That’s since 2011, according to Lisa Hawkins, senior vp-public affairs, at DISCUS. Russian vodka accounts for only 1.3% of total vodka imports in 2021, she told CNN. The boycotts will hurt some U.S. importers, however. The question they will face is … Continue reading
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Tagged DISCUS, Russian vodka, Ukraine
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DISCUS Urges Maryland to Slash Tax on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The problem is “Maryland spirits consumers are forced to pay much higher taxes for a spirits-based RTD product even if the product has the exact same or similar amount of alcohol as an RTD made with malt, sugar or wine,” … Continue reading
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