DISCUS Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA, United StatesThe DISCUS Annual conference is the premier industry event for America’s spirits industry leaders, decision makers and supply chain partners. Spirits executives and industry stakeholders will share their ideas to drive innovation and decide the future of our sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the latest on mission-critical policies, connect with spirits business […]
DISCUS Academy: Managing Ancillary Operation Risk
Providing overnight accommodations, hosting special events, and offering venue rental services create additional sources of revenue and brand awareness for organizations, but those choices come additional sources of risk. This […]
DISCUS Academy: Distilled Spirits Distribution 101 & Contract Negotiations
Due to “tied house” laws across the United States, there is no relationship and no commercial agreement more important than your contract with your distributor as they are the face […]
2022 Virtual Public Policy Conference
Join ACSA and DISCUS as we meet virtually with lawmakers and hear from industry experts on issues critical to the spirits industry. The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Distilled […]
DISCUS Academy – Advanced Sales Analytics
Following up on the Introduction to Sales Analytics course, this course will help sales leaders integrate data for more effective decision-making on sales strategy. Participants will also learn what to […]
DISCUS Academy – Alternate Routes to Market
Prior to the outbreak of the global pandemic customers were already pushing for the “Amazonation” of alcohol. With the advance of COVID-19 the trend toward receiving alcohol at your doorstep […]
DISCUS Academy – Process Safety Management – Pressure and Vacuum Relief in Pot Still Distillation
DISCUS recently published a new Pressure and Vacuum Relief in Pot Still Distillation safety guide that is available free to all industry members. This voluntary guide, prepared by the Process […]
DISCUS Academy – Leadership Program Webinar
Want to learn more about the Leadership Program before applying? Join us to hear directly from Leadership Program graduates on their experience in the program. Developing and Executive Leaders from […]
DISCUS Academy – Environmental Safety, EPA Plant Permits, and Clean Air Act Considerations
Like many other food production facilities, distilleries have the potential to produce regulated emissions, whether through its boilers, grain dryers, aging warehouses, or other processes, and may have to comply […]
WSET Level 1 Registration Deadline
WSET Spirits Level 1 Course Dates: January 9, 2023 - February 5, 2023 Virtual Exam: February 22, 2023, 4 PM ET About WSET Level 1 Spirits: This foundational course is […]