American Distilling Institute

The American Distilling Institute (ADI), is the major trade association for the craft / micro distillery industry in the United States representing ~2000 licensed craft distilleries operating in the United States.[1]

American Distilling Institute, Inc.
Formation2003 (2003)
FounderBill Owens
TypeTrade association
PurposeMarket research, consumer information, lobbying
Location
  • United States
Coordinates37.668°N 122.081°W / 37.668; -122.081
Websitedistilling.com

Functions and services

    History

    The American Distilling Institute was the United States' first association for the craft distillery industry since prohibition.[2] It was founded in 2003 when there were only ~60 distilleries as state regulations in the United States eased and began to allow small distilleries to operate again. Prior to prohibition there were over 2000 local distilleries.[3] However, after prohibition was lifted, careful management of government regulation (the three tier system) by the largest distilleries and wholesalers to minimize competition blocked most distilleries from reopening.[4]

    Membership

    ADI's membership comprises mainly small and mid-sized distilleries.

    Annual conference

    The first conference was held in 2004 at St. George Distillery in Alameda, CA.

    Craft spirits judging

    The first craft spirits competition was held in 2007, and focuses on giving written feedback to all entries

    Craft spirits awards

    The American Distilling Institute annual awards gala is the main distilling industry awards ceremony held in the United States.[5] Distillers compete for medals at the ADI Judging, and the recipients of medals are announced. The gala concludes with the announcement of the Distillery of the Year Award called "Bubble Cap" award (a reference to a distilling device called a bubble cap).

    2020 Bubble Cap Award
    • Distillery of the Year – Spirit Works Distillery

    2019 Bubble Cap Award
    • Distillery of the Year – Golden Moon Distillery

    2018 Bubble Cap Awards
    • Distillery of the Year – Copperworks Distilling, Founders Micah Nutt and Jason Parker. Our cover image, courtesy of ADI includes left to right Copperworks Vice President Jeff Kanof, Micah and Jason.
    • Lifetime Achievement Award – Hubert Germain-Robin, Master Distiller, Master Blender & Spirits Consultant
    • Best Farm Distillery – Sourland Mountain Spirits, Founder Ray Disch
    • Best Distillery Experience – Lost Spirits, Founder Bryan Davis

    2017 Bubble Cap Award

    • Distillery of the Year – Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery

    2016 Bubble Cap Award

    Annual craft distillery directory

    Every year the Distiller's Resource Directory is published and distributed at the annual conference. The directory contains two primary sections. The first section is a listing of every active craft distillery. The second section is good and services needed to own and operate a craft distillery.

    Distiller Magazine

    A trade magazine focusing on news in the craft distilling industry.

    References
    1. "Travelocity and American Distilling Institute Reveal Top Spots for Craft Spirits Tourism". Men's Journal. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
    2. Garbee, Jenn (2012-08-28). "Q & A With Bill Owens: The American Distilling Institute Founder's Cross-Country Road Trip, Industry Trends + His Favorite Spirit Stops". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
    3. "5 Ways Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries Outsmarted Prohibition". First We Feast. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
    4. Cooper, James C. (2010). "Working Paper no. 304" (PDF). Federal Trade Commission Working Papers.
    5. "The Complete List: American Distilling Institute's 2018 Craft Spirits Award Winners". Distillery Trail. 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
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