1. Besides cosmetics and fragrances, they include distilled spirits, magazines and premium-priced foods. 2. A group representing the makers of distilled spirits will announce on Tuesday its support for the stricter standard for drunken driving set by Congress last year. 3. A single rum, Bacardi, is the most popular distilled spirit in the world. 4. A package store permit allows retailers to sell distilled spirits and other liquors. 5. But an outcry from members of Congress and advocacy organizations opposed to expanding ads for distilled spirits may scuttle the effort. 6. Despite some objections, television and radio broadcasters are increasingly willing to accept commercials for distilled spirits. 7. Distilled spirits is a mature business, with consumption fairly stagnant. 8. He said the company will be barred from importing, selling or producing distilled spirits during the seven-day suspension. 9. However, it is the total quantity of alcohol absorbed, whether from distilled spirits, wine, spritzers or beer, that counts toward getting drunk. 10. In June, commercials for distilled spirits started appearing in Britain, where there had also been a voluntary ban. |