Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the American Distilling Institute released a study today showing that US craft distillers have furloughed around 4,600 employees and reductions in business have cost over $700 million in annualized losses. These statistics underscore the necessity of relief and/or support some states have provided, particularly allowing direct shipping to consumers.
“These measures have been a critical lifeline for small craft distilleries, and a number of states are now considering making some of these policies permanent based on the positive feedback from consumers and distillers,” said Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council.
Source: Fortune, August 2020