The Distilled Spirits Industry: An Economic Driver
There are more than 3,100 distilleries nationwide, contributing to the vibrancy of the manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and agriculture industries. The economic activities of exporting, importing, and sale and distribution within the U.S. support approximately 1.7 million U.S. jobs and $200 billion to the U.S. economy.
Below, you will find top-shelf economic analysis from the Distilled Spirits Council.
Annual Economic Briefing
The DISCUS Annual Economic Briefing is the spirits industry’s signature event for media and analysts that provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the spirits industry. The Briefing highlights key trends at the category level and offers insights into the main growth drivers. It also covers important legislative and policy priorities affecting the spirits industry.
State Spirits Data
This interactive map allows you to see state-by-state spirits data from jobs supported by the distilled spirits industry, our economic impact, and the various laws and/or restrictions on spirits products.
Spirits Data by Category
Dive into the various spirits categories – how much is being sold in the U.S., what distillers are generating in revenue, and where consumers are spending their dollars. Categories covered include American Whiskey, Brandy & Cognac, Cordials & Liqueurs, Canadian Whiskey, Gin, Irish Whiskey, Rum, Scotch, Tequila & Mezcal, and Vodka.
U.S. Spirits & Tourism
The Distilled Spirits Council is proud to share a number of reports conducted by Tourism Economics, which highlight the broad economic impact of distillery tourism through examination of a few states. For more information on distillery trails across the United States, check out our website, Destination Distillery.
