There are two types of certification for veteran distilleries: Certified Veteran Owned and Certified Veteran Founded. A distillery may be both.
1. Certified Veteran OWNED Distillery
A. Ownership
51% of the ownership must be a veteran (following the federal guidelines).
B. Code of Ethics
As a veteran distillers group member we pledge that we will do our utmost to abide by the following code of conduct:
| Ethic | |
|---|---|
| 1. | We operate in an honest, transparent and non-deceptive fashion. |
| 2. | We inform consumers truthfully and accurately about the sources and methods used to make our spirits through our labels, materials, and communications. |
| 3. | We expect fair dealing and respect amongst members. |
| 4. | We obey all federal, state and local laws |
| 5. | We commit to not mispresent our military service or veteran status . |
| CLICK HERE for the code of ethics questionnaire |
C. Veteran Status
ADI will ask for the veteran to provide the following documentation, and will not keep any records. A zoom meeting where you present the information would also be acceptable.
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| A. | State Driver’s License (Real ID) with Veteran Certification |
| B. | Military ID |
| C. | Retired Military ID d. DD214 + proof of identity |
| D. | Discharge Certificate + proof of identity |
| E. | Retirement Certificate + proof of identity |
| F. | VA Issued ID Card |
Upon written, application a member of the ADI who is denied Veteran Distillery status, may request reconsideration from the ADI Veteran Group. The applicant may submit written materials in support of his/her application.
2. Certified Veteran FOUNDED Distillery
A. Ownership
If one of the founders of the distillery is a veteran
B. Code of Ethics
As a veteran distillers group member we pledge that we will do our utmost to abide by the following code of conduct:
| Ethic | |
|---|---|
| 1. | We operate in an honest, transparent and non-deceptive fashion. |
| 2. | We inform consumers truthfully and accurately about the sources and methods used to make our spirits through our labels, materials, and communications. |
| 3. | We expect fair dealing and respect amongst members. |
| 4. | We obey all federal, state and local laws |
| 5. | We commit to not mispresent our military service or veteran status . |
| CLICK HERE for the code of ethics questionnaire |
C. Veteran Status
ADI will ask for the veteran to provide the following documentation, and will not keep any records. A zoom meeting where you present the information would also be acceptable.
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| A. | State Driver’s License (Real ID) with Veteran Certification |
| B. | Military ID |
| C. | Retired Military ID d. DD214 + proof of identity |
| D. | Discharge Certificate + proof of identity |
| E. | Retirement Certificate + proof of identity |
| F. | VA Issued ID Card |
Upon written, application a member of the ADI who is denied Veteran Distillery status, may request reconsideration from the ADI Veteran Group. The applicant may submit written materials in support of his/her application.
List of Certified Veteran Distilleries
For the current list go to the DISTILLERY DIRECTORY and search for the certification.
