Distilleries Trade Associations

All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA)

India’s apex trade body for distilleries and ethanol producers; advocates policy, compliance, and technology best practices across potable and industrial alcohol. Around 180 member companies as of 2025.

https://aidaindia.org/ Membership: 180

Australian Distillers Association

National peak body for Australia’s spirits producers; leads advocacy on excise relief, labeling, safety and sustainability, and convenes an annual industry conference. Membership exceeds 400, per 2024 conference coverage.

https://australiandistillers.org.au/ Membership: 400

California Distillers Association (CDA)

Statewide non-profit representing California distillers and independent brands; leads legislative advocacy (Type 74 license, tasting room rights) and consumer promotion, representing 190+ craft distilleries.

https://www.cadistillers.org/ Membership: 190

Canadian Craft Spirits Association (CCSA)

National association focused on showcasing, developing, and exporting Canadian craft spirits; open (free) membership for producers and stakeholders. Represents a sector of 250+ distilleries.

https://www.canadiancraftspirits.org/ Membership: 250

Colorado Distillers Guild

Colorado’s statewide guild supporting distillers via advocacy, education, and the Colorado Spirits Trail; 40+ member distilleries participate on the Trail app.

https://www.coloradodistillers.org/ Membership: 40

Distilled Spirits Aotearoa (NZ) Inc.

New Zealand’s national spirits association; promotes NZ-made spirits, provides resources and networking, and runs the NZ Spirits Awards. More than 140 members.

https://www.distilledspiritsaotearoa.org.nz/ Membership: 140

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)

U.S. producer-tier trade association and leading policy voice; membership includes a board of 17 major producers, 240+ distillers, and 60 partner members (min. 317 total).

https://www.distilledspirits.org/ Membership: 317

English Whisky Guild (EWG)

Trade body promoting and protecting English whisky; works toward category GI status and industry growth. 26 member distilleries (2025).

https://www.englishwhiskyguild.com/ Membership: 26

Irish Whiskey Association (Drinks Ireland)

All‑island trade association within Drinks Ireland representing the Irish whiskey industry; 47 member companies accounting for the vast majority of sales and output.

https://www.ibec.ie/drinksireland/irish-whiskey Membership: 47

Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS)

Japan’s national association for sake and shochu makers; relevant for distilled shochu/awamori producers and category development. 1,696 members as of March 2020.

https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/jss/ Membership: 1,696

Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA)

Japan’s spirits and liqueurs industry association; set voluntary “Japanese Whisky” labeling standards and is pursuing GI/legal codification. 104 members (Mar 27, 2025).

https://www.jslma.org/ Membership: 104

Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA)

Since 1880, the statewide trade group uniting and leading Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits sector; operates the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and advocates on policy. 120+ total members (70 distilling + 50+ partner/champion).

https://kybourbon.com/ Membership: 120

Maryland Distillers Guild

State guild advancing Maryland’s distilling industry; advocacy, marketing, and events. Public member map shows 39 distillery members.

https://marylandspirits.org/ Membership: 39

New York State Distillers Guild

Statewide trade association serving New York’s craft distilling community; advocacy (including DtC shipping), safety resources, and tourism promotion. Board sources cite 100+ members.

https://nydistilled.com/ Membership: 100

Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)

Global trade body for Scotch whisky; protects the category worldwide and represents producers across Scotland. 138 producer members (2025).

https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/ Membership: 138

spiritsEUROPE (European Spirits Organisation)

European umbrella association for spirits producers; membership comprises 30 national associations plus 11 leading companies (41 total).

https://spirits.eu/ Membership: 41

Tennessee Distillers Guild

Tennessee’s statewide guild representing distilleries from global brands to local craft producers; focuses on promotion, growth, and advocacy. 40+ distillery members.

https://tndistillersguild.org/ Membership: 40

The Gin Guild

Industry-wide guild (subsidiary of the Worshipful Company of Distillers) bringing together gin distillers and allied professionals; promotes excellence and category custodianship. Membership stands at 490+ (May 2024).

https://www.theginguild.com/ Membership: 490

West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA)

Caribbean regional association of rum and spirits producers via national associations; trade advocacy, technical collaboration, and category promotion. 15 member associations (12 full, 3 associate).

https://www.wirspa.com/ Membership: 15

Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)

UK trade association for wine and spirits businesses across the supply chain; extensive policy and compliance support. Represents 300+ member companies.

https://wsta.co.uk/ Membership: 300