The European Union said today it will postpone its plans to raise tariffs on American whiskey and other products to 50%; the increases were set to go into effect June 1. The Biden administration is in talks with the EU toward lifting U.S. steel tariffs … Continue readingAmerican Whiskey Distillers Praise EU Agreement to Pause Tariff Increases
Chris R. Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org announced support for the bipartisan Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act. The RIDE Act would expand the nation’s ongoing efforts to develop effective and unobtrusive automotive technology. … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council President Praises Proposed Drunk Driving Legislation
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed SB 67 into law today, making cocktails to-go permanent. The Covid-era temporary measure was designed to help bars and restaurants in Kentucky to generate revenue and stay open during partial lockdowns. The new law goes into effect immediately. The Distilled … Continue readingKentucky Adopts To-Go Cocktails Permanently
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States announced it has been accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a partner of its ENERGY STAR program. As part of this partnership, the Spirits Council will promote tools and insights provided by the program to … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council Accepted to EPA ENERGY STAR Program
The governor of Arkansas just delivered a new law that is expected to boost the spirits industry. Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed SB 32 into law this week, allowing home delivery of spirits, beer and wine from retail liquor stores and other permit holders. Home delivery … Continue readingArkansas Legalizes Home Delivery by Liquor Stores
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said allowing the sale of distilled spirits from certain r-license holders already able to sell beer and wine could generate $86 million in new taxes and profits for the state of Pennsylvania in the first year. This … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council Supports Expanded Sales in Pennsylvania