Tag Archives: Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.

How W.Va. Can Generate $3 Million More in Taxes: Cut Rate of Spirits-Based RtDs

Lowering the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails could generate more than $3 million in additional revenue for government in West Vigina. That’s according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., who vp-state public policy, Andy Deloney, told the … Continue reading

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Number of Texas Distilleries Grew 2275% in 10 Years

In 2020, Texaas distillleries output totaled $1.28 billion, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Texas San Antonio’s Institute for Economic Development.  Sales by Texas distilleries reached nearly $2 billion and supported 4,900 jobs which paid … Continue reading

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Technology, Packaging Innovations Win With DISCUS

Technology that can help distilleries convert distilling byproducts, including spent grains, into renewable energy and two new packaging applications were the winners in the Distilled Spirits Council‘s Innovation Showcase during the group’s annual conference in New Orleans. SoMax Circular Solutions was … Continue reading

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DISCUS, Brother’s Bond, Tales of the Cocktail Aid Charities

An organization promoting rebuilding soils as a way to combat climate change received $10,000 and a non-profit that works to assist with hospitality industry career development received $7,500 at the annual Distilled Spirits Council Conference in New Orleans. Ian Somerhalder, … Continue reading

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DISCUS, Scotch Whisky Association Toast End of Retaliatory Tariffs

Crippling retaliatory tariffs on on American Whiskey and Scotch Whisky in trade disputes wholly unrelated to the distilling sector have ended. Between 1997-2017, when there were no tariffs on distilled spirits between the US and UK, bilateral trade in whiskies … Continue reading

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DISCUS, Pronghorn Join to Boost Black Hiring

Pronghorn and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced a partnership to increase hiring from within the Black community among leading spirits suppliers. According to Pronghorn research, while Black Americans represent 12% of alcohol consumers across categories, they … Continue reading

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