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Spirits United’s Cocktail Party provides a unique platform to directly engage with your legislators to help support the growing distilled spirits industry.
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Spirits United’s Cocktail Party provides a unique platform to directly engage with your legislators to help support the growing distilled spirits industry.
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DISCUS Academy provides education & training from distilled spirits business leaders to distilled spirits business leaders. Learn about all our education offerings here.
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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.
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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.
At the DISCUS Foundation, education and scholarships are mission-critical. Your donation can be used to fund scholarships and help aspiring distillers and other future industry leaders deepen their knowledge, expand their skill sets, and ensure the ongoing growth of our sector.
For those adults who choose to drink, they should do so in moderation and responsibly at all times – even when spending more time at home. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
Understanding drink equivalence and knowing the definition of a standard drink is an important aspect of moderate and responsible alcohol consumption.
Our industry continues to grow and develop to meet consumer and environmental needs.
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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.
$795.00 Non-Member Price
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Applications Now Open for DISCUS Academy 2025 Leadership Programs
Applications Now Open for DISCUS Academy 2025 Leadership Programs Program open to beverage alcohol professionals looking to grow their leadership expertise WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United […]
Read MoreDISCUS and ASMWC Campaign Generates More than 1,000 letters to TTB Urging Final Rule on a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category
DISCUS and ASMWC Campaign Generates More than 1,000 letters to TTB Urging Final Rule on a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category WASHINGTON – A grassroots effort spearheaded by the Distilled Spirits […]
Read More287% Spirits Tax Increase Defeated in Nebraska
Move would have resulted in 1,350 lost jobs, made Nebraska the second-highest tax rate for spirits among licensed states and reduced retail sales by $110 million A proposed increase in […]
Read MoreCoalition Sends Letter Urging TTB to Issue Final Rule Establishing a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category
Coalition Sends Letter Urging TTB to Issue Final Rule Establishing a Formal American Single Malt Whiskey Category WASHINGTON – A coalition representing more than 100 large and small American Single Malt […]
Read MoreNebraska Governor Proposes Plan to Implement 287% Tax Increase on Distilled Spirits, Harming Consumers and Local Businesses
Move would result in 1,350 lost jobs, make Nebraska the second-highest tax rate for spirits among licensed states and reduce retail sales by $110 million Ahead of the expected special […]
Read MoreSpirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Allowed to be Sold Alongside Beer & Wine in Pennsylvania Following Governor’s Signature of Bill
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 688 , allowing low alcohol-by-volume (ABV) spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold from certain retail outlets that already sell beer and wine products with the […]
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