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Virginia ABC Adopts Wine and Cheer Cart in Stores

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Virginia ABC’s Retail Division management have adopted the Wine and Cheer cart after testing a pilot set Store 350 in Midlothian, VA. VABC’s Retail and Procurement divisions have developed a plan to purchase the...

DISCUS Names Chief of Government Relations

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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced the appointment of Denzel McGuire as chief of federal and state government relations. “Denzel brings to DISCUS more than 20 years’ experience in government...
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What’s Next for THC and CBD?

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nnabis is red hot these days, even as it hangs in a precarious balance between state and federal legislation. Despite this, THC and its milder, fully legal counterpart, CBD, continue to boom with consumers...

NABCA Names Schlauch Chair-elect

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Becky Schlauch, Administrator, Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors. She will assume her responsibilities in May 2023, when current Chair-Elect Fred Wooton, Commissioner...
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Diageo Acquires Don Papa Rum

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In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. London-based Diageo will pay initial acquisition price of €260 million...

DISCUS Pushes Back on Oregon Tax

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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...
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3 Badge Beverage Launches Kirk and Sweeney Barrel Program

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As the store pick movement extends into categories beyond whiskey, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation has announced the launch of its Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior Rum barrel program. This program offers opportunity for trade...

DISCUS Supports Mississippi Bill HB 340

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DISCUS has announced its support for bill HB 340, allowing Sunday sales of distilled spirits products in municipalities that approve it. This bill was passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives and sent to...
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DISCUS announces leadership team

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Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), has announced the association’s new Senior Leadership Team. DISCUS Senior Leadership Team: Courtney Armour, Chief Legal Officer, DISCUS & Responsibility.org Kendra Carroll,...
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Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller

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Woodford Reserve today named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus. McCall, who has been training for...

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