Texas Distilled Spirits Association

Our next meeting is in one week! This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, learn about the latest technologies, and receive exclusive legislative updates! If you are considering joining us, we invite you out to Persedo Spirits on OCT 28 (12pm-3pm)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to network, grow your business, and help shape the future of Texas distilling!

*link to RSVP
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE_rM0McId_PLw3uZ-uuib2e0IQ9qREGYn2kZo01mbw559DQ/viewform

Today, in the Senate State Affairs Committee, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s Thomas Graham, TDSA Treasurer John Evans with Wilson Valley Mercantile and Nick Droege with Texas Tail Distillery testified on the positive impact of raising the bottle limit from two to four bottles at Texas distilleries. A special thank you to Senator Mayes Middleton who helped make this positive change happen for Texas distillers and their consumers!

We are happy to play a small part in helping Garrison Brothers Distillery raise funds for our fellow Texans! There is still time to donate to Panhandle Proud. Check out Wilson Valley Mercantile and 1845 Distilling Company who are still helping to raise money for the cause!

WOW! We are so humbled by the work of Garrison Brothers Distillery and their Panhandle Proud fundraising effort for the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund. There are a lot of incredible partners that made this happen. Thank you, III Forks Prime Steakhouse, William Chris Vineyards, Texas Distilled Spirits Association, and Texas Whiskey Association. Thank you from our Panhandle neighbors who are still building back! These dollars will help continue that effort!

Save the date for October 28th at Persedo Spirits from 12 pm to 3 pm. Membership meetings provide essential resources and support, legislative updates, TABC guidelines, and an opportunity to engage with fellow distillers and industry leaders. Hope to see y'all there!

Congratulations to Saverglass US on the opening of their new warehouse location on Tomball Parkway, in Houston, Texas! This new facility will help reduce logistical barriers for Texas distillers. Contact Mario Guerra today at [email protected] for more information!

Update: Only 20 tickets left to attend the upcoming Panhandle Proud dinners! Buy your tickets today!!

If you can’t attend, you can still send in your proxy bid for the live auction or bid on silent auction items.

https://www.panhandleproud.org/panhandle-to-table-dinners

Last night, we hosted an event for Texas legislators at The Evan Williams Distillery in KY during the National Conference of State Legislatures. Even in Kentucky, we were drinking Texas spirits!

Special thanks to the Kentucky Distillers Association, Deep Eddy Vodka and Evan Williams Distilery for the hospitality!

Kelly and Railean Distillery have been instrumental in building the distilled spirits industry in Texas. Now is your chance to own a piece of history!

We are one week out for our next meeting! July 29th at Rebecca Creek Distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery Texas llery from 12 pm to 3 pm. Join fellow Texas distillers and industry leaders to discuss important topics. *check your email for the RSVP link

Let’s cheers Garrison Brothers Distillery for raising over $100,000 to support farmers and ranchers devastated by this year’s wildfires in the Texas Panhandle! There is still time to donate to the Panhandle Proud initiative!

Read more here:

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Join us at our next meeting! Mark your calendars for July 29th at Rebecca Creek Distillery Texas from 12 pm to 3 pm. Connect with other Texas distillers and key industry players on topics that affect us all. Membership meetings allow access to invaluable resources and support, from financial services to the latest legislative updates and TABC guidelines.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse has graciously agreed to host two fundraiser dinners for the Panhandle Proud initiative. The first will be in Austin on Tuesday, August 20th and the second is in Frisco on Thursday, August 22nd. There will be some special guests attending too!

There will be an auction with the proceeds going directly to Panhandle Proud. We will send out more opportunities to participate and attend as details become available. But for now, save the date!

Garrison Brothers Distillery

We picked up some Evans Ranch, Inc. steaks and a bottle of Mesquite flavored vodka from Wilson Valley Mercantile at our TDSA meeting last month. We are going to grill and enjoy an early Father’s Day on Lake Austin. Show us what you are sipping tonight!

What is TDSA? The Texas Distilled Spirits Association is a community of Texans who share a passion for hand-crafted local Texas spirits. *link in bio to learn more about us

We loved hosting our last membership meeting at Wilson Valley Mercantile. Stop in and see them!

Proud to be members of both the Texas Distilled Spirits Association and the Texas Whiskey Association

Distillers be involved. Masses visit someone on the Texas Whiskey Trail or any number of distilleries across the state with a multitude of fine spirits!

Some of our favorites: Bendt Distilling Co Lewisville, Devils River Whiskey San Antonio, Treaty Oak Distilling Dripping Springs, Houston, Houston, Desert Door Driftwood, Rebecca Creek Whiskey San Antonio, Bryan

This week Mike Cameron, President of TDSA, presented about the economic impact of Texas distilleries at the Legislative Tourism Caucus’s Tourism Town Hall in San Antonio. Distillery tourism is big business in Texas.
Thanks Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins and the Texas Travel Alliance Texas Travel Alliance for putting on such an amazing event. Make sure to head to a tasting room and

Join us for our Membership Meeting on May 7 at Wilson Valley Mercantile in Little River Academy, TX, from 12:00-3:00pm. See y’all there! Don't forget to RSVP below!
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Join us on May 7 for our Membership Meeting hosted by in Little River Academy, TX, from 12:00-3:00pm. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and engage! Click the link to RSVP. See y’all there!
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Distillery tourism is big business in Texas! Thanks to all who visit our distilleries and drink Texas spirits!

https://www.distilledspirits.org/news/tourism-economics-report-texas-distillery-tourism-generates-more-than-831-million-for-state/

A new report finds that distillery tourism generated more than $831 million for the state, created 7,700 total jobs & garnered over 2 million visits to distilleries.

Read more about how distilleries play a critical role in the state's economy: https://www.distilledspirits.org/news/tourism-economics-report-texas-distillery-tourism-generates-more-than-831-million-for-state/

Texas distillers are now able to bring their own inventory when sampling spirits at festivals and temporary events! We thank the TABC for working with us to simplify application process for these events. More detail on our website.

Texas distillers can now bring their own inventory to sample at festivals and temporary events when you submit a File and Use Notification Form to TABC prior to the event. TDSA members, check your email for step-by-step instructions or visit https://www.texasdistilledspirits.org/important .

Texas Distilled Spirits Association - Important Information The state will not require distillers to pay excise tax on the hand sanitizer they produce. TABC does not consider it a consumable beverage, therefore distillers do not need to include it on their excise tax report.  Distillers should, however keep records internally. It is recommended that distill...

The first-ever “Legends of Texas Whiskey Festival” will take place Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco, TX.

TDSA members can get a $10 discount on a limited number of general admission or VIP tickets to the event. Use the code TDSA10 when you buy tickets online at www.legendsoftexaswhiskey.com

TDSA is a community of Texans who share a passion for Texas spirits. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking for a community to help you join the industry, an established craft distiller looking for access to vendors who enthusiastically support the industry, or you simply enjoy celebrating and spreading the news about Texas spirits, you are invited to join us in 2024 as we work together to continue to open doors and pave the way for growth.

TDSA wants to welcome Brent Looby with Desert Door and Tony Gonzales with Treaty Oak Distilling to the Board of Directors! We also want to thank John Evans with Wilson Valley Mercantile for continuing to serve. A BIG THANK YOU to Dee Kelleher with Dripping Springs Distilling and Cayce Kovacs with Hill Country Spirits for their years of service to the board and our industry!