In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, Erlinda Doherty joined Great Day Washington to highlight the heritage of Mexico's leading agave-based spirits, how the Tequila & Mezcal category is booming in the U.S. and how to make a #mezcal negroni! Check it out⬇️ #EnjoyResponsibly
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
Government Relations Services
Washington, District of Columbia 15,537 followers
The leading voice and advocate for distilled spirits in the United States.
About us
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is the national trade association representing the leading producers and marketers of distilled spirits in the United States. DISCUS guards the sector against higher taxes and works diligently to reduce trade barriers across the globe, while supporting policies that increase adult market access for spirits products, provide greater convenience and choices for adult consumers, and encourage responsible and moderate consumption. DISCUS is a go-to resource for sector data, changes in public policy, cultural acceptance programs, U.S. spirits exports to foreign markets, and alcohol and science.
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https://www.distilledspirits.org/
External link for Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Primary
101 Constitution Ave
Suite 350 West
Washington, District of Columbia 20001, US
Employees at Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
Updates
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Last night, members of the DISCUS team attended the annual Spirit of Mount Vernon event and hosted a tasting bar highlighting our great #DISCUSMember spirits! Thanks for having us George Washington's Mount Vernon! #LifeAtDISCUS
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Robert Maron, our SVP of International Trade Policy and Market Access, spoke on EACC FRANCE - European American Chamber of Commerce Paris' "Bridging Risk and Opportunity: Strengthening Transatlantic Collaboration in the Spirits Trade" panel about the deep interconnectedness of the U.S. - EU spirits sectors, the impact of retaliatory tariffs on spirits in the steel and aluminum and large civil aircraft disputes, and the need to secure their permanent removal. We are working closely with our EU counterparts to ensure tariffs are not reimposed on U.S. - EU spirits. We need #ToastsNotTariffs
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Agave-derived spirits are a fast-growing favorite among U.S. consumers. Join us for our #AskTheExpert "The Rise of Agave Spirits... Connecting Cultures, Connecting People" webinar💻 for a deep dive into agave spirits by Erlinda A. Doherty, MPP, CSW, WSET 3, CSWS ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZPt6rn
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Are you interested in learning how innovations drive sustainability within the distilled spirits industry? Join #DISCUSAcademy📚 for the "The Role of Innovation" webinar💻 to learn more from Patrick Heist of Wilderness Trail Distillery: https://bit.ly/3XMwroB
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Registration for the 2025 DISCUS Conference is OPEN! Join us in Washington, D.C. for the premiere industry event as attendees dive into mission-critical policies impacting the spirits sector, advocate for change and more: https://bit.ly/3Y6tG2K #DISCUSconf25
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Whether you're a fire marshal, architect or work in a distillery, it is important to understand fire protection safety practices for distilled spirits facilities. Explore our Recommenced Fire Code Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities manual that is designed to provide a reasonable degree of protection from fire based on sound engineering principles, test data and field experience. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3E1b8nl
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Toast #WorldTourismDay with a visit to a distillery or distillery trail! With over 2,600 distilleries located across the United States and at least 30 state distillery trails, Destination Distillery makes it easy to plan your next visit and try your favorite spirits along the way!
Distilled Spirits Council US on Instagram: "Toast #WorldTourismDay with a visit to a distillery or distillery trail! With over 2,600 distilleries located across the United States and at least 30 state distillery trails, @destination_distillery...
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Aging bourbon in new, charred oak barrels gives the spirit its distinct oak, vanilla, coconut and sweet spice flavors. During the charring process, the sugar in the wood caramelizes, and as bourbon ages within the charred barrel, the colorless liquid takes on a rich amber hue. #FactFriday #BourbonHeritageMonth 🥃
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Distilled Spirits Council of the United States reposted this
This week, as we celebrate NY Climate Week, it’s inspiring to see how our cross-industry partnerships are driving change. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States teamed up with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enhance energy efficiency through the ENERGY STAR program, a crucial step in reducing the environmental impact of distilling. In their guide, Energy Efficiency and Cost-Saving Opportunities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shared 180+ ways distilleries can save energy like recovering cooling water, reducing steam usage in their cookers, recommissioning equipment, and improving insulation. As we toast to progress during NY Climate Week, let’s raise our glasses to a more sustainable future in spirits and more partnerships to come! 🍸✨ #NYClimateWeek #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #DistilledSpirits #ENERGYSTAR Learn from their guide here: https://lnkd.in/gtF4Rd9r
Energy Efficiency and Cost Saving Opportunities for Distilleries
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