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Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage ServicesAuthor: Jocelyn Rawat
Welcome to Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services, exploring alcohol products, trends, and policies in our community. Expand your understanding of premium whiskeys, fine wines, and craft beer. Discover new and innovative products. And learn how Alcohol Beverage Services contributes to making Montgomery County a great place to live, work, and play. Episodes feature experts from within ABS and private industry to answer some of the most intriguing questions about alcohol sales and service as well as public health and safety. What does the liquor board do? How do the highly allocated lotteries work? Where does the revenue go? And why isnt there alcohol in supermarkets? If you have a question or idea for a future episode, email abs.spiriteddiscussions@montgomerycountymd.gov. Language: en-us Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Navigating Change in the Spirits Industry
Episode 14
Friday, 20 February, 2026
Change is on the menu. Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, and Kathie Durbin, Director of Alcohol Beverage Services, unpack how consumer habits, global trade, and local policy are reshaping the drinks landscape. From falling overall alcohol use to surging curiosity about flavor, moderation, and convenience, guests examine the forces affecting your next purchase.The transcript of this episode can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/18713030-navigating-change-in-the-spirits-industry/transcript










