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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In a few weeks, the EU's tariff on American whiskey will DOUBLE to 50%. Small distilleries like Yellow Rose Distilling can no longer shoulder the burden of tariffs on top of the pandemic's destructive economic impacts. #ToastsNotTariffs #WorldWhiskyDay https://cnn.it/3bx1QUy
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.
$795.00 Non-Member Price
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Florida Governor Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Florida becomes 11th state to make COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 148 , making cocktails to-go permanent from food service establishments, increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Florida is the 11th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go […]
Read MoreGovernor Greg Abbott Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Texas
Texas becomes 10th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 making cocktails to-go permanent in the state – supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19 and providing increased convenience for consumers. Texas is the 10th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent. “Governor Abbott acted quickly […]
Read MoreCalifornia Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Measure heads to House for consideration The California Senate unanimously passed SB 389 , a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go which would increase consumer convenience and support hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. “Cocktails to-go have proved to be a vital economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the […]
Read MoreBill to Allow 7-Day Spirits Sales via Local Option Heard in Texas Committee
More than 60 percent of Texans support local option elections for 7-day spirits sales Today, the Senate Committee on Businesses and Commerce heard SB 1013 by Senator Dawn Buckingham, which would give Texans the opportunity to vote for seven-day spirits sales through local option elections. A companion bill, HB 2232 , by Representative John Bucy III will be heard […]
Read More“Boot the Ban” Campaign to Eliminate Prohibition on 7-Day Spirits Sales Partners with Sam Hunt Racing at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
Effort focuses on removing the Prohibition-era ban on seven-day sales of distilled spirits in Texas The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today that the No. 26 Toyota Supra in the NASCAR Xfinity Series inaugural Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) will proudly carry the message that Texans should […]
Read MoreKansas Legislature Passes Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Bill heads to governor’s desk for signature The Kansas Legislature today passed HB 2137 , a bill that would make cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanent in the state. The measure now heads to Governor Laura Kelly for signature. “Cocktails to-go has proved to be a vital economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the state, and […]
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