Tag Archives: Distilled Spirits Council

U.S., EU Agree to End Retaliatory Tariffs in Aluminum, Steel Dispute

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The European Union and the U.S. agreed to return to zero-for-zero tariffs on distilled spirits,  ending a trade war that began during the Trump Administration.  The EU had been set to boost tariffs on various U.S. products — including American … 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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Calif. Bill Extending Cocktails-to-Go Until 2026 Heads to Gov.

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California Legislature passed SB 389, a bill to extend cocktails to-go until December 31, 2026, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom for signature. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate California’s hospitality businesses, and it will be years before … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Joins Energy Star to Develop Energy Benchmarking Tool

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Eneregy Star program  to develop energy-saving tools and resources for distilleries. One key initiative is an Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) benchmarking tool, which will enable … 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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