DISCUS Academy
DISCUS Academy is the first and only provider of professional business education for the distilled spirits industry. Whether you are an industry insider, new to the spirits industry or looking for continuing your professional development, DISCUS Academy has something for you.
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.
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"The spirits industry, like numerous others, is being impacted by shortages of glass, pallets, containers & drivers," @lisa_lhawkins tells @FoxBusiness
Consumers should be on the lookout if they have a very specific bottle of spirits in mind. @Breck_dumas https://bit.ly/3l5pMTW
If looking for the perfect spirit pairing to complement your #Thankgiving meal, look no further than #Cognac!
3Our Chief Economist @DOzgo, joined the @todayshow to discuss current supply chain challenges facing the distilled spirits industry, and what it might mean for the holiday season.
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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.
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.
The DISCUS Job Board connects top talent with exciting and diverse employment opportunities available at spirits producers, craft distilleries and other firms related to the spirits industry and its supply chains.
Our industry continues to grow and develop to meet consumer and environmental needs.
Business Solutions
Fire Protection Manual
This year, 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 Fire Protection 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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Spirited Advocate Podcast) 44. Jeff Weiss of StepToe
On this week’s episode of the Spirited Advocate podcast, DISCUS Chief of Public Policy Christine LoCascio takes the reins as host for an important episode on supply chain challenges with Jeff Weis, Partner and Supply Chain Team leader at StepToe. How will these challenges impact consumers this holiday season? Listen now to find out! […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council of the United States Congratulates First Classes of Graduates from the DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate Programs
Programs provide leadership education and training to sector’s workforce The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the inaugural graduating of DISCUS Academy’s two leadership programs, the Executive Leadership Program and the Developing Leadership Program. “We are excited to congratulate the first-ever graduates from both our Executive Leadership Program and our Developing […]
Read MoreSpirited Advocate Podcast) 43. Travis Barnes and Nick Ladig of Hotel Tango
From a school bus in Indiana to the front lines to a distillery named Hotel Tango, our guests this week took an exciting path to get where they are today. Travis Barnes, Marine Veteran and Founder of Hotel Tango, joins the podcast alongside his childhood friend, Nick Ladig, President of Hotel Tango, as we commemorate […]
Read MoreStatement by the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition on the agreement between the U.S. and EU to End the Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the Steel and Aluminum Dispute Settlement
Statement by the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition on the agreement between the U.S. and EU to End the Retaliatory Tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the Steel and Aluminum Dispute Settlement Today’s successful negotiations, which brings us one step closer to an end to the retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys, is cause for celebration. We commend […]
Read MoreStatement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger on the EU-U.S. announcement to remove retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the steel-aluminum dispute agreement
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger on the EU-U.S. announcement to remove retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys as part of the steel-aluminum dispute agreement “After three very difficult years of sagging American Whiskey exports, the EU and U.S. are back to a zero-for-zero tariff agreement on distilled spirits, which has been instrumental to our […]
Read More74 U.S. & EU Organizations Urge U.S. & EU to Reach Agreement to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Trade Dispute
Press Statement 74 U.S. and EU Organizations Urge U.S. and EU to Reach Agreement to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Trade Dispute “The clock is ticking, time to end tariffs once and for all” Ahead of the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Rome this weekend, 74 […]
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