Cheers to 50 Years!
As DISCUS celebrates 50 years, we look back at how much the industry has evolved – and our role in that change – over the last five decades.
Cheers to 50 Years!
As DISCUS celebrates 50 years, we look back at how much the industry has evolved – and our role in that change – over the last five decades.
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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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#DISCUS23in2023: We are honored to have received the 2023 @ENERGYSTAR PARTNER OF THE YEAR award from the @EPA and @Energy for our partnership in sharing best practices and resources on energy-saving tools for distilleries.
#DISCUS23in2023: This year we celebrated our annual conference in #Chicago!
During the multi-day event, we discussed the future of our industry, learned about new innovations, examined rising trends and celebrated our 50th anniversary!
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#DISCUS23in2023: This year we are raising a glass to 50 years of DISCUS🥃!
#Cheersto50Years of effective advocacy on behalf of the spirits industry and adult spirits consumers!
Check out how we've evolved over the last 5 decades: https://bit.ly/3QZ23nD
Happy #Hanukkah and remember to #CelebrateResponsibly!
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.
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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