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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Tech. that would stop #ImpairedDriving exists right now, but legislation is needed to move the technology from research/development to implementation.
Join us in advocating for the passage of the #HALTAct & #RIDEAct by asking your U.S. Reps. & Senators to co-sponsor the Acts!
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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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Supporting Hospitality Businesses Devastated by the Pandemic Introduced in Congress
Today, Rep. Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Sen. Sinema (D-AZ) and Sen. Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act, legislation that provides an additional $60 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The RRF provides grants to restaurants, bars and distilleries with tasting rooms that depend on on-site sales as well as other hospitality businesses. “The hospitality industry has […]
Read More113 U.S. and EU Organizations Urge EU and U.S. to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Trade Disputes
PRESS STATEMENT 113 U.S. and EU Organizations Urge EU and U.S. to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Trade Disputes Lifting Tariffs Will Help Both Economies Recover From the COVID-19 Pandemic In advance of the upcoming EU-U.S. summit in Brussels, the undersigned 113 organizations reiterate our call for the permanent removal of tariffs […]
Read MoreToasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Biden in Advance of G-7 Urging Tariff Resolution as Part of U.S.-UK Bilateral Meeting
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Biden in Advance of G-7 Urging Tariff Resolution as Part of U.S.-UK Bilateral Meeting WASHINGTON – The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition , 50 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry, sent a letter today to President Biden urging that he and Prime Minister Boris Johnson hammer out a deal to […]
Read MoreColorado Legislature Passes Bill to Extend Cocktails To-Go to 2025, Measure Heads to Governor for Signature
The Colorado Legislature today passed HB 1027 , a measure to extend cocktails to-go from distillery pubs, restaurants and bars until July 1, 2025. The bill now heads to Governor Jared Polis’ desk for signature. “Cocktails to-go have proved to be a vital economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the state, and now, Coloradans are one step […]
Read MoreSpirited Advocate Podcast) Episode 32: Eddie Russel’s 40th Anniversary with Wild Turkey
With 40 years of experience under his belt, Eddie Russell knows a thing or two about bourbon, but is still jokingly referred to as the “new guy.” As the son of legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, and the third generation Russell to work at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Russell has an unmatched […]
Read MoreIllinois Governor Signs Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Extension Until 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker today signed SB104 extending cocktails to-go until January 1, 2024. The bill includes mixed beverages in sealed, tamper-evident containers as well as manufacturer-sealed containers. “The pandemic has devastated Illinois’ hospitality businesses, and it will take years for them to fully recover,” said Kristi Brown, Distilled Spirits Council […]
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