US: Spirits industry bullish despite tax threat
By Chris Mercer | 3 February 2012
The incoming chairman of the US Distilled Spirits Council has told just-drinks that spirits sales are in a sweet spot and will continue to thrive, if distillers can fend off the taxman in the country.
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The incoming chairman of the US Distilled Spirits Council has told just-drinks that spirits sales are in a sweet spot and will continue to thrive, if distillers can fend off the taxman in the country.

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