Tag Archives: DISCUS

Pandemic Crushed Catoctin Creek On-Prem Sales; DtC Relief

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Catoctin Creed Distilling Co., Purcellville, Va., saw its on-premise sales plunge 70% during the Covid-19 pandemic, Becky Harris, co-founder and chief distiller, told the Distilled Spirits Council/American Craft Spirits Association Public Policy Conference. That pain was eased a bit after … Continue reading →

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U Tariffs, Expanded Access Top Issues for DISCUS/ACSA

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

As more than 200 distillers from across the country gather virtually for this years public policy conference, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. and American Craft Spirits Association indicated the top priorities for virtual visits with Congress will be the … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Urges Texans to ‘Boot the Ban’ on 7-Day Spirits Sales

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS)  said the No. 26 Toyota Supra in the NASCAR Xfinity Series inaugural Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) will “proudly carry the message that Texans should ‘Boot the Ban.” The … Continue reading →

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47 Bev/Al Groups Urge End of Tariffs on Bev/Al

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Forty-seven U.S. associations representing all tiers of the beverage alcohol industry are marking National Agriculture Day with the launch of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition to advocate for the permanent removal of all EU, UK and U.S. tariffs on beverage … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Gov. Signs Cocktails to Go Bill

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kentucky became the third state in the nation to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 67. The bill permanently allows cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries which will increase consumer convenience … Continue reading →

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Oregon Mulls ‘Unfathomable’ Jump in Liquor Markup.

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Oregon Legislature is considering an immediate 20% increase in the markup on distilled spirits and would adjust the markup each year to account for inflation. “It’s unfathomable that legislators would increase taxes on responsible spirits consumers and hospitality businesses … Continue reading →

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