Tag: Distilled Spirits Council
Distillers Visit Capitol Hill to Lobby on Tax and Trade Issues
by: Kyle Swartz
Over 40 distillers from across the country gathered June 7-8 in Washington, D.C. for the Distilled Spirits Council’s seventh annual Public Policy Conference. As part of the conference, …
DISCUS Offers Free ‘Alcohol and Moderation’ Brochure for Alcohol Awareness Month
by: Kyle Swartz
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) is marking Alcohol Awareness Month by offering adult consumers a free brochure with information about alcohol consumption and the adult diet. “Alcohol …
Jim Clerkin Elected Chair of DISCUS
by: Kyle Swartz
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has elected a new Chair. at its annual members meeting on February 25, 2016, DISCUS chose Moët Hennessy North America CEO Jim Clerkin as …
8 Trends That Drove the Distilled Spirits Market in 2015
by: Kyle Swartz
Sales of distilled spirits grew 2015, in line with sustained gains in recent years. But an increase in one category can come at the cost of …
Report: Teen Drinking Rates Hit Historic Lows
by: The Staff
Teen drinking is trending downward. According to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS), teen drinking and binge drinking rates are at their lowest levels since the study’s inception in 1975. …
2016 Alcohol Trends on Display at DISCUS Holiday Event
by: Kyle Swartz
Alcohol trends of 2016 were the theme of the annual Distilled Spirits Council Holiday Event. Everything from Jägermeister and Serpent’s Bite, to Laphroaig and Macallan, showcased …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Help Alcohol Industry, Says Distilled Spirits Council
by: The Staff
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today said the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, once implemented, will benefit the U.S. distilled spirits industry by opening …
Rye Whiskey Volumes Up 530% Since 2009
by: The Staff
Rye whiskey, bourbon’s spicy cousin, is making a roaring comeback, according to new supplier data from the Distilled Spirits Council. Since 2009, rye whiskey volumes have grown …
