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Tariffs hurt American distillers and hospitality workers. Stand with us to protect U.S. jobs and end trade retaliation.
Who We Are
DISCUS is the U.S. spirits industry’s top advocate in Washington, our nation’s state capitals and around the globe. We are the voice of distilled spirits producers and supply chain partners in the halls of power, making sure key policymakers hear your stories and know your policy agenda. Our mission is to unite distillers, producers and suppliers of all sizes to speak with a single, powerful voice. And when we talk, lawmakers listen.
$250 B
generated in U.S. economic activity annually
1.7 M
jobs supported through production, distribution, and sale
2,200+
distilleries across the U.S.
Press Releases
DISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to Europe
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to…
DISCUS Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR
Distilled Spirits Council Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to…
Events
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.
Destination Distillery is a tourism initiative by DISCUS
Destination Distillery builds upon the foundation of the American Whiskey Trail, to create a tourism-driven experience and educational journey into the cultural heritage and history of various spirits categories in America.
Education & Training for the Distilled Spirits Industry
DISCUS Academy is the first and only provider of professional business education for the distilled spirits industry producer tier. Whether you are an industry insider or new to the spirits industry or looking for continuing your professional development, DISCUS Academy has something for you!
