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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Cheers to #DISCUSconf25🥃 Hundreds of spirits industry leaders and supply chain partners gathered in Washington, D.C., to drive innovation, taste great spirits and connect with members of Congress and their staff to discuss pressing issues facing the spirits industry. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cbdR01
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It's hard to believe Distilled Spirits Council of the United States #DISCUSconf25 is over, but it doesn't mean we can't continue to celebrate our great industry and fantastic advocates! In honor of #DISCUSMember Suntory Global Spirits hosting the closing reception, we are thrilled to highlight their Roku Gimlet as our March #CocktailOfTheMonth! Cheers🍸 #EnjoyResponsibly
We’re closing out #WomenHistoryMonth with a toast to Highline Spirits, a female-owned and operated spirits company founded in Michigan. The brand, which started in 2021, focuses on producing artfully crafted spirits and reimagining traditional industry practices to create new and captivating blends. Christi, a former surgical PA and mother of 4, wanted to create a spirits company driven by culture, art, diversity and excellence. Since the launch of her whiskeys in the fall of 2023, Highline has grown into a multiple award-winning brand. Highline Spirits sources the finest and most unique ingredients from around the world to create awe-inspiring spirits that serve as a catalyst for the convergence of various cultures and crafts. Enjoy their Rosemary Fig Whiskey Sour and toast to the visionaries like Christi, breaking down barriers, challenging norms and redefining the rules of the game. “Here’s to the women who dare to dream, who dare to disrupt, and who dare to do it anyway.” 1 oz Highline Bourbon 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice 1 lemon slice 0.5 oz Fig Syrup 1 very small spoonful of aquafaba powder Put all ingredients in a shaker with a half scoop of ice, shake hard and pour into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with 1 sprig of rosemary. #EnjoyResponsibly #WMH #HighlineSpirits #Whiskey #DISCUSMember
The spirits industry is filled with outstanding individuals who push our sector forward! Throughout #DISCUSconf25 we honored five leaders who represent the best & brightest of the industry. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RtWePq
Congratulations to Reservoir Distillery’s Virginia Heritage Grain Project for winning the #DISCUSconf25 Innovation Showcase, sponsored by The Spearhead Group. This year's competitors presented cutting-edge technologies that will advance the spirits sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXjGBRdZ Cheers to our second-place winner, Modern Cooperage USA, and third-place winner, Dapper Barons Low-Sugar Liqueurs and Zero-Sugar Cocktails Thank you to all who entered and presented their innovations. #DISCUSconf25
Today we kick off #DISCUSconf25 in our nation's capital👋 Follow along the next few days on Instagram stories at @distilledspiritscouncil & tag us in your posts with #DISCUSconf25 https://bit.ly/3N3JI5g A big shoutout to our #HostSponsors McDermott Will & Emery and Responsibility.org! McDermott, Will and Emory's female-led team has handled some of the most complex, multi-million dollar deals for top U.S. brands in the beverage alcohol industry. Responsibility.org leads in empowering adults to make responsible alcohol choices, preventing underage drinking and ending impaired driving.
How will the tariffs impact our industry? Trade experts and U.S. and foreign government officials like Jason Hafemeister, Peter Young, Meredith Mellody and Carlos Vazquez will join us at #DISCUSconf25 and share what we can expect going forward: https://t.co/v4q00ktgMy
Spirits United has already garnered nearly 13,000 letters urging toasts not tariffs! Now, it's expanding its campaign efforts with the #ToastsNotTariffs Coalition, a group of 54 associations, to urge the administration to secure fair and reciprocal tariff-free trade with our key trading partners. We encourage consumers, distillers, vintners, the hospitality and retail sectors, and other industry stakeholders to take action here: https://bit.ly/41Wxnc2 Read more: https://bit.ly/4l6CLCj
Congressman Morgan McGarvey and our own Denzel McGuire will join us at #DISCUSconf25 to discuss the updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and potential implications for the distilled spirits industry and the American public. Register: https://bit.ly/3Y6tG2K
#Cognac is a well-known grape🍇 brandy that must be made from grapes grown in a specific part of southwest France, north of the town of Bordeaux. The grapes grown in the Cognac area give the spirit fruity and floral aromas. #DistinctiveProducts