The DISCUS 2026 Cocktail Party brought together industry leaders, policymakers, media and friends of the spirits industry for an evening of bipartisan camaraderie, signature cocktails, premium tastings, live entertainment and stunning Capitol views. Thank you to our #DISCUSMembers and sponsors for making this event such a success. Cheers to #CocktailParty26!

Our own @ChrisRSwonger joined Brody Mullins on @the535news to talk about the impact of trade tensions on the U.S. spirits industry, DISCUS advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and wrapped up with a toast to #BourbonHeritageMonth! Watch: bit.ly/4AxEMPk

Great to be with @DC_Reporter @MatthewFoldi this week to talk bourbon and financial services with @EPC_Updates Executive Chairman Richard Hunt. Appreciate @DistilledSpirit hosting us for a special night.

LIVE AT 11 ET: What Congress still wants to get done — and the battles ahead in 2027. Joining 535 from the Russell Rotunda: @SenSheehyPress, @SenBlumenthal, @SenatorDurbin, @RepFedorchak, @jbendery & @ChrisRSwonger. Iran, veterans, Judiciary, tariffs + a recap of the Congressional Women’s Baseball Game. nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1nxeLMoem…

Registration for #DISCUSconf27 is NOW OPEN! Join us March 15-17 in Washington, D.C., for the premier gathering of the distilled spirits industry featuring high-impact content, strategic networking and unparalleled access to the conversations driving our industry forward. Secure your place at the industry's leading conference: bit.ly/4hdqAm4

Cocktails provide all the flavor; made exactly the way YOU want. Enjoying alcohol in moderation doesn’t have to be boring. With cocktails, you have options -- classic, lower- or no-alcohol cocktails that still match the moment and fit within your lifestyle. Enjoy #CocktailsYOURway! #ModernModeration Learn more: CocktailsYOURWay.com

Today, DISCUS testified before the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs advocating for greater transparency for Texas consumers when it comes to private label spirits products. Right now, many consumers have no idea that the store recommending a product may also benefit financially if the consumer chooses that brand. Transparency helps consumers make informed decisions and gives them confidence that they have all the information they need when choosing a product. Read more: bit.ly/3T5IQFG

Today's announcement to remove tariffs on #IrishWhiskey is another positive step toward reducing barriers to spirits trade. As U.S. hospitality businesses enter the critical holiday season, this action will provide a welcome boost for retailers, restaurants, consumers and the American economy. We need #ToastsNotTariffs! Sláinte! 🥃 bit.ly/3Vu2DiT

In 1964, Congress passed S. Con. Res. 19, formally recognizing #Bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States laying the groundwork for its protected status and enduring place in America's cultural and historical heritage. #BourbonHeritageMonth #SpiritForward #CheersTo250Years

NEWS: DISCUS welcomes Disaronno International USA as our newest director member. Disaronno International USA, a subsidiary of the Italy-based Disaronno Group, is a leading importer and marketer of premium spirits in the United States. Read more: bit.ly/4ys7LCi

NEWS: Statement by President & CEO @ChrisRSwonger in response to @POTUS' action to ban certain Canadian alcohol imports. We know firsthand the damage these measures can cause, and we do not wish to see Canadian distillers face similar hardship. We are hopeful that this action will bring both governments back to the negotiating table before the ban on Canadian spirits imports takes effect. Read more: bit.ly/4hgTBhE

NOW ACCEPTING applications for the 2027 #DISCUSAcademy Leadership Certificate Program! Take your career to the next level by becoming one of our great industry's next generation of impactful leaders. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4yiBYE2

T-2 DAYS LEFT to submit your exciting innovations for the 2027 DISCUS Innovation Showcase! #DISCUSconf27 Cheers to Spearhead Global for sponsoring this important initiative: bit.ly/4bJvZzc

Take your spirits industry advocacy to the next level by meeting with your Representatives in person at the 2027 @DistilledSpirit Congressional Fly-in. Make an impact and help shape the future of our industry! Registration closes next week: bit.ly/4ajQdii

Let's raise a glass to our favorite time of the year - it's officially #BourbonHeritageMonth 🥃 Bourbon has been intertwined with our nation's history, from the founding of our nation to being named as a distinctive American product. Follow along as we celebrate the rich heritage and innovation behind America's native spirit! #CheersTo250Years #SpiritForward

New Jersey consumers have enjoyed cocktails to-go for years, and this legislation ensures they'll continue to have that option. We thank Governor Sherrill and the Legislature for making cocktails to-go permanent - providing support for the New Jersey hospitality industry, while preserving a popular option for adult consumers. Read more: distilledspirits.org/news/ne…

NEWS: Last night, the #California Legislature passed AB 2663, legislation to continue to allow #CocktailsToGo until 2029, extending convenience for adult consumers while supporting local restaurants! We urge @CAGovernor to sign the bill asap! #CTG Read more: bit.ly/3UGSuiu

Distilled Spirits Council Partners with Wine & Spirit Education Trust to Offer Sake Courses @DistilledSpirit #sake #sakelover #underthebevfluence distilledspirits.org/news/di…

DISCUS Statement on U.S. Imposition of a 50% Tariff on Canadian Spirits: We appreciate the administration's recognition that American distillers have been unfairly targeted by Canadian provincial sales bans. It is unfortunate that the continued refusal to return U.S. spirits products to provincial store shelves over the past year and a half has contributed to the current outcome. We encourage policymakers on both sides of the border to pursue a negotiated solution that restores market access for U.S. spirits throughout Canada and returns spirits trade to a zero-for-zero tariff framework. bit.ly/4hOv98g