Bad Public Policy: Taxing Spirits into the Illicit Market
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The American Whiskey Association brings together distillers of all sizes from every corner of the 50 states, joined by industry partners, to elevate and honor American Whiskey.
We’re here to showcase its craft and heritage, speak up for the industry, and safeguard its quality with firm standards.
From small-batch innovators to time-honored names, we celebrate the diversity that defines our spirit.
Our aim: empower consumers all around the world to discover, access and appreciate American Whiskey’s unique craft and character.
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$5.2bn
ANNUAL INDUSTRY REVENUE
The American Whiskey industry’s economic footprint goes far beyond distilling.
Source: DISCUS, 2024
2,200+
DISTILLERIES ACROSS THE US
American Whiskey is among the fastest growing spirits categories in the US.
Source: ACSA, 2025
54%
OF US SPIRITS EXPORTS IN VALUE
American Whiskey is one of the United States' key export products, creating jobs and generating wealth in communities across the nation.
Source: DISCUS, 2025We work to ensure market access and fair competition for American Whiskey worldwide, while engaging with stakeholders to address trade barriers.
Our efforts focus on maintaining consumer confidence through rigorous standards, definitions, and geographic indications, safeguarding the authenticity and quality of American Whiskey on a global scale.
We support the growth opportunity for American Whiskey by advancing consumer awareness and appreciation for the category in the U.S. and internationally.
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On May 4, 1964, Congress recognized bourbon whiskey as a “distinctive product of the...
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