Toasts Not Tariffs
Toasts
Not Tariffs
Cocktail Party

Tariffs hurt American distillers and hospitality workers. Stand with us to protect U.S. jobs and end trade retaliation.

Tariffs hurt American distillers and hospitality workers. Stand with us to protect U.S. jobs and end trade retaliation.

Destination Distillery
Take a spirited journey with
Destination Distillery
Come on a
spirited journey
with us!

Adventure has never tasted better! Discover spirits, trails, and distilleries across the nation and learn the inside scoop behind your favorite beverages.

The ultimate guide to American distilled spirits is here! Destination Distillery is a tourism-driven experience and educational journey into the cultural heritage and history of various spirits categories across America. This site allows you to discover spirits trails and distilleries across the nation and learn the inside scoop behind your favorite beverages. Adventure has never tasted better!

Become a Member
Become a
Member
Become a Member

Enjoy access to our best-in-class advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., state capitols across the U.S., and in key markets around the world.

DISCUS is the leading convener of the spirits industry, bringing together producers large and small, supply chain professionals and our service partners. All DISCUS members enjoy access to our best-in-class advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., state capitols across the U.S., and in key markets around the world.

Who We Are
Who We Are
Learn More About
Who We Are

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States is the leading voice and advocate for distilled spirits in the U.S., advocating on legislative, regulatory and public affairs issues impacting the distilled spirits sector at the local, state, federal and international levels.

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States is the leading voice and advocate for distilled spirits in the U.S., advocating on legislative, regulatory and public affairs issues impacting the distilled spirits sector at the local, state, federal and international levels. DISCUS leads by formulating policies underscored by evidence-based science; supporting efforts to further reduce underage drinking and drunk driving; and encouraging moderate and responsible consumption among adults who choose to drink.

Check Our Our New Space
Be among the first to try our
new space
for your next event
Try our
new space
for your next event

Want to host an event? Rent our space, and our talented in-house events team will guide you through the planning and execution of your event.

DISCUS moved to 101 Constitution in 2023, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol. Our space is home to the Cocktail Caucus Bar stocked with incredible member products. Want to host an event? Rent our space, and our talented in-house events team will guide you through the planning and execution of your event.

Cocktail Party
Welcome to the
Party!
Cocktail Party

Join Spirits United’s Cocktail Party which allows you to directly engage with your legislators to help support the growing distilled spirits industry.

Join Spirits United’s Cocktail Party which allows you to directly engage with your legislators to help support the growing distilled spirits industry.

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DISCUS Academy

DISCUS Academy provides education & training from distilled spirits business leaders to distilled spirits business leaders. Learn about all our education offerings here.

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Interested in the distilled spirits industry’s latest news and resources? Sign up and we’ll send news straight to your inbox on advocacy and policy updates, state issuesmarket trends, international trade, and other critical issues facing the industry.

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

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.

Business Solutions

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
Free for Members

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