Distilled Spirits Council

The distilled spirits sector has
1.4 million jobs, generating
$150 billion in economic activity.

The Distilled Spirits Council works diligently in the nation’s capital and at the local and state level to ensure the spirits sector is leading the discussion and setting the agenda with public officials and regulators.

The distilled spirits sector achieved record sales and volumes in addition to continued market share gains in 2017. Supplier sales were up 4 percent, rising $1 billion to a record total of $26.2 billion.

Over the past decade (2007-2017), corn used in U.S. spirits production increased 860% while rye used in U.S. spirits production increased 147%

The Distilled Spirits Council’s Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing embodies the commitment to responsibility that is the touchstone of our member company advertising practices

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Over the past decade, tequila has shifted from the traditional frozen margarita to luxury tequila offerings served in artisan cocktails.

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Cheers to the Future

The Distilled Spirits Council recently unveiled its 2017 Annual Report which highlights Council driven successes for the distilled spirits sector in advocacy, promotion and modernization.

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Distilled Spirits Council Says China’s 25 Percent Tariffs on U.S. Whiskeys Could Put Brakes on Export Success Story

Distilled Spirits Council Extremely Concerned About Potential Harm From Retaliatory Tariffs in Letter to Commerce Secretary Ross

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