Tag Archives: DISCUS

U.S. Spirits Exports Rebounded in 2021, But Retaliatory Tariffs Still Hurt

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

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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Distillers Ask TTB for an ‘American Single Malt Whiskey’ Category

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

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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Maine Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go to 2025

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

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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DISCUS Launches “State Guild Supporter Program”

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

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 →

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Before the War, Russian Vodka Imports Were Down 79%

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

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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DISCUS Urges Maryland to Slash Tax on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

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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