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Distilled Spirits Council - Coronavirus Update 2020

DISCUS Works to Ensure Safety of Patrons and Hospitality Workers at Distilleries, Bars & Restaurants

The Coronavirus is changing the face of our neighborhoods, businesses, careers and our daily lives.
Distilled Spirits Council - Oklahoma Allows Counties to Choose to Sell Liquor on Sundays

7 Oklahoma Counties Vote to Modernize Their Spirits Laws by Allowing Sunday Sales

Voting for a Presidential candidate was not the only thing on the ballot in Oklahoma
DISCUS - Fred Minnick, Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, CEO of St. Augustine Distillery Philip McDaniel, Sazerac Chairman William Goldring and Congressman John Yarmuth

DISCUS Honors Wild Turkey’s Budda of Bourbon, Sazerac’s Chairman, a Florida Craft Spirits Maker & a Congressman

For the first time in nearly 50 years since its founding in 1973 the Distilled
Distilled Spirits Council - U.S. and Bolivia Agree to Recognize Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey and Singani as Distinctive Products

Bolivia Becomes 44th Country to Recognize ‘Bourbon’ & ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ as Distinctive Products of the United States

It’s been more than 50 years since the United States declared Bourbon a distinctive product
Capital Building in the Winter

Breaking News: President Signs Into Law a 1-Year Extension of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act

New hires, improved benefits, new equipment, expanded production, and new buildings. These are just some
Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act of 2019

Breaking: Senate Passes a 1-Year Extension on Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act – Not Done

Distillers and their associations have been working diligently for the last two years to get
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States - Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act, One Year Extension

Breaking: DISCUS Says 1-Year Extension of the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act on the Table

Though not a totally done deal, this news is very promising. The Distilled Spirits Council
Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act of 2019 (CBMTRA)

The Deadline to Avoid a 400% Federal Tax Increase on Craft Spirits is Here – Up to 5% of Distilleries Could Close

Craft spirits makers are feverishly working with their state Congressional representatives at home and in
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States - U.S, Canada and Mexico Reach Agreement has been signed by Trump Administration and Democratic congressional leadership

Trump and Congressional Leaders Sign U.S., Mexico, Canada Agreement Reaffirming Distilled Spirits Tariff-Free Trade

Just when you thought nothing would get done in Washington, D.C. there was at least
American Craft Spirits Association - Call to Action, Call Your Representative on Repeal Day 2019

Distillers Just Weeks Away from a 400% Federal Tax Increase Unless You Take Action on Repeal Day 2019

Every year since December 5, 1933 at 5:32pm American’s have celebrated the signing of the

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