Destination Distillery
Introducing Destination Distillery, a tourism-driven experience and educational journey into the cultural heritage and history of spirits in America.
Destination Distillery
Introducing Destination Distillery, a tourism-driven experience and educational journey into the cultural heritage and history of spirits in America.
DISCUS Academy
DISCUS Academy provides education & training from distilled spirits business leaders to distilled spirits business leaders.
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Our Heritage
President George Washington owned one of the largest whiskey distilleries of his time. The entrepreneurial spirit and rich heritage of distilling in the United States lives on in America with economic and cultural impacts and modern innovation.
News
Spirited Advocate Podcast
The Spirited Advocate Podcast brings together leaders in the distilled spirits industry to discuss pressing issues of day. Host Chris Swonger and his guests explore it all while enjoying their favorite cocktail or distilled spirit.
State Data Map
This interactive map will provide you with state-specific data relating to distilled spirits in the United States.
Data outlining the impact of the distilled spirits industry such as jobs supported, state GDP and state export data.
Business Solutions
Fire Protection Manual
In 2020, we updated our “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities,” marking the first major revision to this manual in 15 years. The reference guide was developed by our Safety & Risk Management Committee made up of industry experts from our member companies charged with evaluating new fire protection technologies, as well as developing and sharing technical data, procedures and best practices.
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Bill to make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Massachusetts Heads to Governor’s Desk
Temporary measure expired on April 1 The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed its supplemental budget bill, which includes a key provision to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support […]
Read MoreFive-Year Extension of Cocktails To-Go Signed into Law in New York
Measure also included increased market access for spirits consumers New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the budget which included a five-year extension for cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and […]
Read MoreAbeer Naqvi Named Chief People Officer at Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.org
WASHINGTON —The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org today announced Abeer Naqvi as chief people officer for both organizations. In this role, Naqvi will serve on the senior leadership team and oversee all […]
Read MoreDISCUS Academy Launches Sustainability Certificate Program
DISCUS Academy Launches Sustainability Certificate Program for Professionals in the Spirits Industry WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced a new DISCUS Academy curriculum, the […]
Read MoreReady for Convenience Coalition Members Testify in Support of Expanding Consumer Access to Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Alabama
Bill would allow spirits ready-to-drink cocktails to be sold where beer and wine are sold Members of the Alabamians Ready for Convenience Coalition (ARCC) testified today before the Senate Committee […]
Read MoreTourism Economics Report: Texas Distillery Tourism Generates More Than $831 Million for State
Distilling tourism created jobs, generated consumer spending and resulted in millions in tax revenue for Texas Researchers at Tourism Economics, a subsidiary of Oxford Economics, today released “Economic Impacts of […]
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