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Tag Archives: Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
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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As U.S. Marks National Bourbon Month, DISCUS Calls for End to Retaliatory Tariffs
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. marked the occasion, noting that consumer interest in the category has soared in recent years. In 2020, more than 28 million 9-liter cases of American Whiskey were sold in … Continue reading
Posted in Spirits, Tariffs
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Swonger Praises Introduction of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Chris Swonger, president/ceo, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., and Responsibility.org said the measure includes provisions to stop preventable impaired driving deaths, injuries and crashes. Among its provisions, it includes provisions to establish a federal rulemaking process to implement advanced … Continue reading
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Spirits Groups Unite to Push DtC For Spirits
It’s an equity issue, Ryan Friesen, head distiller, Blinking Owl Distillery, Santa Ana, Calif., says. Wineries and breweries can ship direct to consumers in most states, but distilleries can’t. “We’re 10 minutes south of Disneyland,” he says, “and we get … Continue reading
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Tagged ACSA, ADI, American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilling Institute, DISCUS, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
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DISCUS, Women of Vine & Spirits Launch Free Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Training
Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. launched an ongoing training series to prevent harassment in the alcohol beverage industry. We condemn the perpetuation of harassment of any kind and stand in solidarity with those who have been impacted. RAINN, the nation’s … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Social Responsibility
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US, EU Reach a ‘Truce’ in Boeing/Airbus Dispute, But 25% Tariffs on American Whiskies Remain
The European Union agreed to suspend for five years the 25% tariffs on U.S. rum, brandy and vodka imposed in November 2020 as part of the Boeing/Airbus dispute. In return, the U.S. agreed to suspend for five years the 25% … Continue reading
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Tagged Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., National Association of Beverage Importers, USTR, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers, WSWA
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