Can Tequila Growth Continue Sustainably?
Tequila and mezcal sales remain red hot in the U.S. This combined category grew 17.2% in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) in their annual economic briefing in...
Wooton Voted Incoming NABCA Chair
Fred Wooton, Commissioner of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA), was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors.
He will assume his responsibilities in May 2022, when current Chair-Elect Tim Holden,...
MGP Announces $12M Barrel Warehouse Expansion
MGP Ingredients has begun a $12-million barrel warehouse expansion to meet the growing consumer demand for American whiskey.
This follows a recent $4-million expansion announcement at the company's Lux Row Distillers. ...
Maine Legislature Passes Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until March 2025
The Maine Legislature passed a measure yesterday, LD 1751, to extend cocktails to-go in the state until March 30, 2025, providing increased stability for hospitality businesses still struggling to cope with the harsh economic impacts...
Stephen Larson Re-elected to ABD
Stephen Larson was confirmed unanimously on April 18, 2022, by the Iowa Senate to serve a fourth term as the administrator of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD). His new term will begin May 1,...
Tim Holden Assumes NABCA Board Chairmanship
Tim Holden, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), today assumes his role as Chairman of the Board of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA).
Holden has a career in public service and...
Distilled Spirits Council Launches Charitable Arm, DISCUS Foundation
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today announced the formation of DISCUS Foundation, the association’s new 501(c)(3) charitable arm.
This will operate exclusively for charitable purposes in support of the betterment of the...
Bourbon Women Joins DISCUS As Partner Member
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced that Bourbon Women Association, the organization for women who are passionate about bourbon culture, women and the promise of adventure when the two...
DISCUS Champions Sustainability Efforts
DISCUS celebrates as California Legislature passes SB 1013, which includes spirits products in the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act otherwise known as the "bottle bill." DISCUS supported this inclusion in an...
Bacardi Announces Corporate Leadership Changes
Bacardi Limited today announced a series of C-suite moves within global commercial and finance and the North America business.
Current Regional President for North America, Pete Carr will take on the newly created role of Executive Vice President...
