The World Spirits Alliance (WSA)

The Future of Spirits: A Toast to Balancing Growth and Responsibility – @EURACTIV euractiv.com/section/econom…

Excited to launch the WSA Academy! 🌍🥃A digital hub connecting industry pros, fostering collaboration, innovation & leadership. Together, we can drive growth, tackle challenges, and advocate effectively. worldspiritsalliance.com/members/wsa-ac… #WSAAcademy #SpiritsIndustry #CapacityBuilding #IndustryEducation

In this month’s #SpiritsSpotlight @remycointreau is leading the change with innovative #Biodiversity initiatives within their #SustainableException CSR roadmap.🌿 The conservation work of its renowned Muscat house Metaxa on Samos Island, in partnership with the Hellenic Ornithological Society, protects endangered bird species. 🪶 #Nature #Sustainability

🐍As we welcome the Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year highlights the cultural traditions driving the spirits industry. From Chinese baijiu to Korean soju, spirits are woven into family reunions and celebration. A toast to a prosperous new year! #CelebrateSpirits #DrinkResponsibly🧧

What do you know about the #LocalImpact of the #SpiritsIndustry? In 2022 alone, distilleries spent $57B with farmers and suppliers, while packaging and logistics investments generated $33B in tax revenue – preserving traditions strengthening communities. bit.ly/49NfZd9

WSA X This week’s #SpiritsSpotlight highlights our member Asia Pacific International Spirits & Wines Alliance (APISWA) for their efforts against drunk driving. In partnership with the Automobile Association of Vietnam (AAV) and @fia, the Power of No campaign engages young adults across seven ASEAN nations. Reaching over 44.5 million young adults since 2021, this initiative aims to normalize responsible drinking and reduce drunk driving among youth. Learn more about their campaign: lnkd.in/ezHKkyKa #ResponsibleDrinking #PowerofNo

One way the spirits industry drives economic growth is through #SpiritsTourism. With 2M+ visitors annually, the iconic #KentuckyBourbonTrail created by @KyDistillers generates millions in revenue, supports thousands of jobs, and boosts local economy. 💼🥃🌎✨ #EconomicGrowth

The spirits sector is a global economic engine! In 2022, it contributed $56B in GVA, $13B in taxes, and 1M jobs. The broader impact? $110B in GDP, 7.3M jobs, and $33B in taxes, boosting economies and supply chains worldwide. #SpiritsIndustry #EconomicImpact #JobCreation

While our team is in Japan this week, our #SpiritSpotlight is the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA)! 🍶🇯🇵 JSLMA is enhancing the global reputation of #Japanesewhisky by enforcing stricter labeling guidelines. Since April 2024, whisky must be produced, aged, and bottled in Japan, ensuring authenticity. Cheers to their efforts! 🥃✨

Today is #DíadelosMuertos, or #DayoftheDead, a vibrant celebration honoring lost loved ones. Families create beautiful #ofrendas, offering foods, drinks, and mementos. 🕯️🌸 #Tequila is a popular spirit for ofrendas. Tequila associations, like @camaratequilera celebrating their #65Aniversario, are key to these traditions. #Salud!

This Halloween, while you focus on haunting spirits, let’s also celebrate the ones in our glass! 🍸✨ Whether it's a classic cocktail or Halloween treats, remember to enjoy responsibly! 🕂 Need inspiration? Check out these spooky drinks: delish.com/holiday-recipe…

Today’s #SpiritsSpotlight is on @ScotchWhiskySWA, the guardian of Scotland’s iconic spirit. By advocating for the industry and promoting sustainability, the SWA ensures #ScotchWhisky thrives while honoring its rich heritage. ⬇️ 🎞️ Discover the economic impact of Scotch, and raise a dram to the craftsmanship and culture behind every bottle! 🥃 scotch-whisky.co/EconomicImpact #ScotchWhisky #SWA #Sustainability #Heritage #CheersToScotch

From fields to bars, the #spiritsindustry boosts #agriculture, #manufacturing, #logistics, #hospitality, and #retail. In 2022, it generated $390 billion 💰in tax revenue, helping fund essential services and supporting global economic stability. 🌍 worldspiritsalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

At the heart of every #spirit are the people who craft it. This week’s #SpiritsSpotlight features @brownforman , the largest American-owned global spirits company. We're proud to celebrate women in distilling & blending, like Dr. Rachel Barrie, the first female Master Blender for Scotch whisky, shaping the future while honoring the past. 🥃 #celebratespirits #WomenInSpirits

With over 40% of the world’s soils degraded, urgent action is needed! This week's #SpiritsSpotlight is @MoetHennessy for championing soil health with the #WorldLivingSoilsForum, bringing together 100+ experts. ICYMI, they just convened their second forum. 🌿💚 worldlivingsoilsforum.com/en

Did you know the spirits industry is linked to $1 in every $140 of GDP? 📊 Our Economic Contribution Report highlights how we contribute not just great drinks, but also #jobcreation and thriving #localeconomies. 🥃✨ Want to learn more? Check out the full report here: worldspiritsalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

Kicking off our #SpiritsSpotlight series by highlighting @SuntoryGroup for their leadership in #regenerativeagriculture! 🌱At #ClimateWeek, @MakersMark showed as a #BCorp, good bourbon can do good. 🥃🌎 We’re always inspired by our members’ innovations so stay tuned as we highlight how they #CelebrateSpirits weekly!

Together with @IARD & @WorldBrewing, we reaffirm our commitment to the UN 2030 goals on reducing harmful alcohol use in a letter to the Permanent Reps to the UN. The 2025 UN High-Level Meeting is key in advancing these goals, and we're ready! 🙌 Read more: bit.ly/3zKHxT0