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Why Is 40% the Default Strength for Spirits?

Most stories about spirit proof mention British Navy proof, because it’s such an amazing contrast to our present day reality and a nifty story. But it also neatly frames the entire complex of issues that gave rise to our...

The Promise, Peril, and Potential of Direct to Consumer Spirit Sales

Before we start, I’d like to say that I am a fan of craft spirits. My admittedly selfish desire is to get more out into the world, not only for me but also for everyone of legal age to...

Lawsuit Filed by Granholm Attorney in Washington State will Move Forward

On October 24th, the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Washington tossed out a motion from the State of Washington to dismiss a lawsuit filed earlier this year challenging the state’s ability to restrict out-of-state distillers from...

How Rum Evolved: From Kill-Devil to Cult Single Barrels

All spirits evolve in how they’re made and how they taste. But unlike single-country spirits like bourbon or Scotch whisky, rum evolved in many places and under the influence of numerous spirit-making traditions, including British, French, Spanish, and Portuguese....

ADI Comment on TTB Consideration of Updates to Trade Practice Regulations

The American Distilling Institute submitted the following comment to the TTB regarding updates to trade practice regulations on July 2, 2023. While our comment was informed by member feedback, we encourage all ADI members to submit their own public...

How Modernized Laws Transformed Craft Distilling in North Carolina

Making it through the pandemic was rough for every business. But for North Carolina distilleries, what’s been waiting on the other side is a new world, thanks to changes that people in the industry never thought would happen. “It’s night...

U.S. Legislation 2022 Year in Review

2022 brought some great legislative breakthroughs for the craft spirits industry, including expanded direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping access for distillers and progress on achieving parity with other alcohol products. Unlike our wine brethren, the spirits industry is severely restricted from...

Spirits Industry Launches “Ship My Spirits” Campaign in Support of Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping in...

Spirits DTC Would Increase Illinois Jobs and Consumer Convenience SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The American Distilling Institute (ADI), Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) are three of the nation’s leading organizations representing distillers large and...

Frequently Asked Questions: TTB Reporting

Q: What can we expect during a TTB audit? A: Audit scopes, conducted by the TTB Audit Division, vary depending on the auditor, DSP, and many other factors. Common types of audits include on-site reviews of records and reports, on-site product...

Issue Brief: Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping in New York

Click here to contact your local legislator and let them know you want direct to consumer shipping of NY spirits! Consumers Are Driving Demand for Spirits Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Shipping A recent consumer survey found that 80% of spirits consumers want to...