Wisconsin Alcohol Industry: Part of the Fiber of Who We Are

Wisconsin’s alcohol industry has a tremendous financial impact on the entire state of Wisconsin and is part of the fiber that makes our state great. The Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute represents our state’s distilled spirits and wine distributors, as well as a coalition of small businesses and members from across Wisconsin who contribute to this significant industry.

Advocating for Wisconsin’s Alcohol Industry

Uniting the state’s alcohol beverage industry around responsible policies that lead to safe communities, fair taxation, and a strong marketplace with choices for consumers, the Wisconsin Wine & Spirit Institute represents Wisconsin’s distilled spirits and wine distributors as well as a coalition of small businesses and members from across the Wisconsin alcohol industry.

Standing Up for Our Members

Among the groups and coalitions the Wisconsin Wine & Spirit Institute represents are the distributors which provide a positive economic impact within their local communities and across the state. For generations upon generation, distributors provide important services to tens of thousands of Wisconsin consumers.

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News & Updates

New Glarus Brewing Breaks Ground on $55M Headquarters Expansion

Industry News
New Glarus Brewing begins a $55M expansion, adding brewing, retail, and parking upgrades to its Hilltop Facility, with sustainable features like grass roofs.
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A sweeping new bill would overhaul Wisconsin's alcohol industry, touching everything from breweries to wineries to wedding barns

News Story
Wisconsin's alcohol industry would see significant regulatory changes under a new proposal from top legislative leaders — a compromise years in the making among the state's most influential players in the multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Wisconsin is considering changes to its alcohol industry. Here's what this could mean for consumers, breweries, wineries and more

News Story
Republican lawmakers unveiled a plan last week that would overhaul how alcohol is regulated in the Badger State and how laws that govern the industry are enforced.
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Wisconsin’s Drink of the Month

Nominate Your Favorite Libation for WWSI’s Drink of the Month

Wisconsin is home to some of the greatest craft brews, beers, wines, and cocktails and the establishments that make and serve them with extra care. The Wisconsin Wine & Spirit Institute invite you to nominate your drink of the month.