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American Distilling Institute has held its annual spirits competition since 2007 and is the oldest and largest craft spirits competition. Distillers from all over the world submit entries which are blind tasted and evaluated by experts in the Spirits industry. All entries are scored and feedback
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American Distilling Institute was the United States' first association for the craft distillery industry since prohibition. It was founded in 2003 when there were only ~25 craft distilleries as state regulations in the United States eased and began to allow small distilleries to operate again.
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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.
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A trade magazine focusing on news, research, and education in the craft distilling industry.
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ADI's membership comprises mainly small to mid-sized distilleries and their employees.
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Distillery of the Year – Copperworks
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