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.
News
Currently, 6 states + D.C. have made #CocktailsToGo permanent, and dozens are working on legislation to permit, extend or make CTG permanent.
#CocktailsToGo provides hospitality businesses with much-needed revenue and stability especially as they work to recover from #COVID19.
A successful brand ambassador can help make or break a distillers efforts to increase sales, expand brand awareness, & meet w/ customers, bartenders, & salespeople to drive enthusiasm for your brand.
Tune in TODAY at 1pm ET for the #DISCUSAcademy Brand Ambassador webinar!
We are excited to welcome our newest #DISCUSMembers @Selerant, @WomenoftheVine, @Avalara, & @GlencairnWhisky!
Through our Partner Member Program, we work to further enhance our advocacy efforts while receiving important input from our supply chain partners on key issues!
Are you a wine drinker looking to dive into the world of cocktails and are unsure of where to begin?
@wineenthusiast has you covered by matching a variety of wine profiles with cocktails that offer similar qualities! #EnjoyResponsibly
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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.
$795.00 Non-Member Price
Free for Members
Cocktails To-Go in Montana Now Permanent
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 226 on April 14 making cocktails to-go permanent in the state. This measure supports hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19 and provides increased convenience to consumers. “Cocktails to-go provided a much-needed lifeline for struggling hospitality businesses and prevented the permanent closure of many in Montana,” said Adam Smith, Distilled Spirits Council of […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Approved by Governor in Arkansas
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed SB 339 on April 14 permitting cocktails to-go in the state. This measure, which makes the sale of cocktails to-go permanent, supports hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19 and provides increased convenience to consumers. “Cocktails to-go have been a source of support for restaurants, bars and distilleries all across the U.S.,” said Kristi […]
Read MoreFour Companies Join DISCUS Partner Membership Program in Q1 2021, Organization to Expand Offerings in 2021
Four Companies Join DISCUS Partner Membership Program in Q1 2021, Organization to Expand Offerings in 2021 New Partner Member Program Connects Spirits Supply Chain Businesses With Spirits Companies WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. spirits industry, today announced four companies have joined […]
Read MoreFlorida Legislature Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
This evening, the Florida Legislature passed SB148 , a bill that would make cocktails to-go permanent from food service establishments, increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. The bill now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature and would become effective July 1, 2021. “The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated Florida’s hospitality businesses, […]
Read MoreSafe Driving Advocacy Groups, State Legislators, and Distillers Celebrate House Judiciary Subcommittee and Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Ignition Interlock Bills
Senate Bill 183, House Bill 402 Aim to Modernize North Carolina’s Critical Ignition Interlock Laws RALEIGH, N.C. – Anti-drunk driving advocates, distilled spirits producers, sheriffs, lawyers and concerned state legislators applauded the passage of HB 402 and SB 183 out of the House Judiciary Subcommittee 2 and the Senate Judiciary Committees earlier today. Interlock Ignition supporters, composed of representatives […]
Read MoreStatement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org, on the Appointment of Chris Underwood as Chairman of WSWA
Statement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org, on the Appointment of Chris Underwood as Chairman of WSWA Congratulations to Chris Underwood, Board of Managers, RNDC-West, on his appointment as chairman of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America. Chris is part of a family with deep roots in the […]
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