Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is a national trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States. DISCUS was formed in 1973 by the merger of three organizations (the Bourbon Institute, the Distilled Spirits Institute, and the Licensed Beverage Industries, Inc.) that had been in existence for decades.

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc
AbbreviationDISCUS
Founded1973 (1973)
Merger ofBourbon Institute,
Distilled Spirits Institute,
Licensed Beverage Industries Inc
Tax ID no.
52-0971454
Legal status501(c)(6)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., U.S.
Deirdre Mahlan
Chris R. Swonger
SubsidiariesDISCUS PAC 527(f),
DISCUS TEXAS PAC 527(f)
Revenue (2016)
$16,778,517
Expenses (2016)$17,102,359
Employees (2016)
46
Volunteers (2016)
14
Websitewww.distilledspirits.org
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