Industry Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has left lasting impacts on every contributor to industry, ranging from the distillers who produce spirits, to the bars and restaurants that sell cocktails with our favorite products. Click to connect with state and federal resources to advocate for our industry, view our map of distillers making hand sanitizer and read our latest updates.
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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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Check out @ParkStreetNews' latest podcast episode featuring our very own Robert Maron talking about the latest round of retaliatory #tariffs on U.S. distilled spirits products and why #TariffsMuddleTrade.
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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.
GrayRobinson’s alcohol attorneys and consultants have extensive experience in all aspects of alcohol beverage law, including national and international liquor license laws and regulatory compliance. Our firm is continually connected to the current and ongoing changes of alcohol industry legislation throughout the United States and the world. We provide our clients with the expertise, guidance and resources needed to navigate all tiers and levels of the alcohol beverage and liquor licensing industry.
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.
$795.00 Non-Member Price
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LAST CALL: December 1 Day of Action Planned to Urge Congressional Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act Before Year-End Deadline
LAST CALL: December 1 Day of Action Planned to Urge Congressional Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Before Year-End Deadline WASHINGTON – Leaders in the beverage alcohol sector are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action on December 1 by contacting their members of Congress […]
Read MoreUSDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $564,818 to Promote American Spirits Exports in 2021
USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $564,818 to Promote American Spirits Exports in 2021 WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it was granted $564,818 through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access Program (MAP) to promote American spirits exports in 2021, a 10 percent increase over […]
Read MoreSpirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 19: Election Special
With more than 30 years of high-level government experience and nearly two decades of work with the Distilled Spirits Council, the Alpine Group’s Rhod Shaw dives into the election outcomes and what that means for the spirits industry moving forward. He covers why this election was unlike any others, and what’s next for the Craft […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Forms New Environmental Sustainability Working Group
Distilled Spirits Council Forms New Environmental Sustainability Working Group Advancing Distillers’ Longstanding Commitment to Sustainability Through Collaboration WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today the formation of an Environmental Sustainability Working Group to collaborate and share effective strategies for maximizing resource utilization and eliminating waste at every step of […]
Read MoreSpirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 18: Twin Liquors
David Jabour, co-owner of Twin Liquors stores in Texas with his sister Margaret Jabour, talks about transforming a single, 700 square foot store into a retail empire he now operates with nearly 100 stores across the lone star state. He offers fresh perspective on brand building with a community focus coupled with expansion into the […]
Read MoreNew EU Tariffs on U.S. Spirits Further Devastates Once Booming Transatlantic Drinks Trade
New EU Tariffs on U.S. Spirits Further Devastates Once Booming Transatlantic Drinks Trade WASHINGTON – A coalition of 20 trade associations representing the U.S., European Union and United Kingdom wine and distilled spirits and related sectors today warned that new European Union tariffs of 25 percent on U.S. rum, brandy, vodka and vermouth would increase […]
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