Distilled Spirits Council

From the colonial era, where whiskey had an important economic and social function in the fabric of the community, to the Whiskey Rebellion; through Prohibition and into modern times, spirits have played a sometimes controversial but always fascinating role in our nation's history.

The Distilled Spirits Council is the national trade association representing America's leading distillers and nearly 70% of all distilled spirits brands sold in this country. Over the years, the Council has served as the distillers' voice on policy and legislative issues in our nation's capital, state capitals and foreign capitals worldwide. Our strong commitment to responsibility is the...