DISCUS Supports Arizona RTD Bill
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has welcomed the introduction of HB 2769 – a proposed tax reform on spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
“It is past time for Arizona to do right by small...
DISCUS Pushes Back on Oregon Tax
DISCUS has expressed pushback on a newly proposed tax. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek proposed an additional $0.50 per bottle surcharge on spirits containers in her budget released this week. This is on top of...
DISCUS Updates Marketing Best Practices
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has issued updated buying guidelines for its Code of Responsible Practices to address the increasing use of podcasts and social media to advertise and market...
Deutsch Acquires Partial Ownership in Cantera Negra Tequila
As the tequila category continues to trend heavily, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture with Two Sons Imports, LLC, owner of Cantera Negra Tequila.
Deutsch has acquired a partial ownership...
DISCUS Reports Key Foreign Trade Barriers
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted a detailed report with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) identifying key foreign trade barriers impeding U.S. distilled spirits exports.
The report provided a comprehensive review of the...
DISCUS and ACSA Host Annual Public Policy Conference
More than 200 distillers from across the country gathered virtually for the distilled spirits industry’s annual Public Policy Conference, co-hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the American Craft...
NHLC Announces Rare Whiskey Raffle
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) is raffling off a prize package of hard-to-find whiskeys, including Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20yr and 23yr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr Handmade...
ReserveBar Names O’Shaughnessy Chief Digital Officer
ReserveBar has appointed Laura O’Shaughnessy as its Chief Digital Officer.
In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing the online customer experience, marketing, revenue, data services, and e-commerce solutions, reporting directly to company president Derek...
Pernod Recard Creates Dedicated American Whiskey Division
Following an ongoing strategy of investing in American whiskey, Pernod Ricard has launched a dedicated business unit for the segment, The American Whiskey Collective.
This new entity will manage marketing and production of Pernod Ricard's...
DISCUS, Pronghorn Partner to Improve DEI in Spirits
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the DEI-focused company Pronghorn today announced a partnership to increase hiring from within the Black community among leading spirits suppliers.
According to Pronghorn research, while Black Americans...
