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Spirits United’s Cocktail Party provides a unique platform to directly engage with your legislators to help support the growing distilled spirits industry.
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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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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.
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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.
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Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to be Sold Alongside Beer & Wine in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
Bill would increase consumer convenience by allowing low ABV ready-to-drink spirits products to be sold alongside beer and wine products with same alcohol content Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate […]
Read MoreDan Leese and Mary Barrazotto Elected Chair and Vice Chair of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) Board of Directors has elected Dan Leese, Hotaling & Co. President & CEO, as chair of the national trade association representing leading producers […]
Read MoreUSDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $300,000 to Promote U.S. Distilled Spirits in India
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) […]
Read MoreColorado Becomes 28th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 20 , a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult consumers, on Friday. This makes Colorado the […]
Read MoreCoalition Urges Veto of Fee Increase on Alcohol in Mississippi
Hike would be second in two years, would raise prices for consumers and cost Mississippi jobs The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States […]
Read MoreWYFF4 Greenville: Possible South Carolina law could allow retail liquor sales on Sundays