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Diageo Leaving DISCUS At Year-End

In case you missed last night’s news alert, Diageo will end its membership in the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) at the end of the year, the company confirmed to SND. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 27, 2022

News Alert: Diageo Leaving DISCUS At Year-End

Diageo will end its membership in the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) at the end of the year, the company confirmed to SND. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 27, 2022

American Single Malts Set To Receive Official Designation From The TTB

On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued its long-awaited notice of a proposed rule to define and recognize American single malt whisky as a specific category. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2022

DISCUS: Spirits’ Luxury-Level Momentum Ongoing

Luxury brands grew by 37% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year, according to an analysis by the Distilled Spirits Council’s Luxury Brand Index, which tracks volume sales of spirits brands priced at $50 or more a 750-ml. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 1, 2022

News Briefs for June 17, 2022

•Champagne Charles Heidsieck is launching a new edition of prestige cuvée Champagne Charlie for the first time in 37 years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 17, 2022

News Briefs for May 18, 2022

•Beam Suntory’s House of Suntory has announced the U.S. launch of the 2022 Limited Edition Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection, set to hit shelves in June. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 18, 2022

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