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Japan Recognizes Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey as Distinctive U.S. Products

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Japan is the 44th country to officially recognize “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as distinctive products of the United States, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said.   “This recognition ensures that only Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey that are … Continue reading →

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Permanent Direct Shipping for Spirits Advances in California

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization passed SB 620, which would permanently allow California distillers to ship their spirits products directly to consumers just as wineries have done for more than three decades in the state. The bill now … Continue reading →

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NY Gov. Moves to Make Cocktails-To-Go Permanent

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cocktails-to-go should be permanent in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in her State-of-the-State address. “This is great news for New York’s hard-hit hospitality industry, said Lisa Hawkins, semor vp-public affairs, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.   “Restaurants have a … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Report Details Tariff and Non-Tariff Trade Barriers to U.S Spirits Exports

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“U.S. spirits continue to face an array of new and existing tariff and non–tariff barriers in export markets,” the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said in a submission to the U.S. Trade Representative. “The U.S. spirit sector’s top trade … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Launches Index of $50-and-More Spirits Sales

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) introduced a new tool to analyze sales of spirits brands at the top end of the distilled spirits market. David Ozgo, DISCUS senior vp-economic and strategic analysis, said the Luxury Brand Index tracks … Continue reading →

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Responsibility.org Launches Innovative Program to Increase College Student Intention to Change Drinking Behaviors

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Responsibility.org launched a fully re-imagined, digital version of its award-winning free college program Alcohol101+. Created in 2003 by Responsibility.org, the program was implemented on over 3,000 college and university campuses to educate students, especially those under the legal drinking age, … Continue reading →

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