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Distillers SA Membership

Distillers SA is the industry association of choice for South Australian spirit makers, offering South Australian distilleries the opportunity for business growth, support and industry representation.

As a member, you’ll gain access to a robust network of local industry experts and training, receive valuable insights into market trends and regulatory changes, and benefit from collective marketing initiatives that amplify your brand’s visibility in our state.

Distillers SA fosters collaboration and innovation within the industry, and membership is open to any person or company invested in furthering the integrity and innovation of distilling in South Australia.

Reciprocal Membership with Australian Distillers Association

The Australian Distillers Association (ADA) are the national industry association representing the distilling sector in Australia. By becoming a member of Distillers SA you automatically receive reciprocal membership benefits with the national association and have even more access to a growing array of member benefits. This includes;

Become part of a larger voice – ADA lobby governments at the federal and state level to influence government policy in support of a safe and vibrant spirits sector, which protects your interests and creates opportunities for economic growth for your business and the industry.

Professional development – Attend training, workshops and events at special member rates including the Safety in Distilling courses, WSET and Cert IV in Artisan & Fermented Products (Distilling). Also gain access to a free resource library of toolkits and guides developed to guide safety and operations in distilling and the hive mind knowledge of distillers across Australia via our online member forums.

Gain a competitive edge – Receive the benefits of national purchasing power with access to discounted energy rates and other industry supply chain special offers.

Member Categories

You can choose your correct membership level from the five categories listed below.

Establishing $300 p.a (exc GST) – Non-Voting

This is for new members who have begun the distilling journey, are in the process of establishing their business and have sold less than 1,000 bottles.

There is a maximum of two years you can be in this category of membership, at that time, you automatically become a small producer, subject to meeting eligibility requirements, even if you have not sold any product, or your membership lapses. You are required to advise the Company once more than 1,000 bottles have entered the home market.

Small Producer $850 p.a (exc GST) – Voting

Any producer who is in production of spirit and the production that enters the home market is below the Alcohol Manufacturers Remission, which is $350,000 at time of establishment.

Medium Producer $1,250 p.a (exc GST) – Voting

Any producer who produces volume to exceed the automatic remission at any time in the current financial year or is projected to exceed the automatic remission at any time in the year.

Large Producer $2,300 p.a (exc GST) – Voting

Any commercial producer that exceeds 50,000 LALs of production in any 12-month period.

Industry & Trade $750 p.a (exc GST) – Non-Voting

This category of membership is for related supply chain who are in an aligned industry and share our philosophies and values. You can access Distillers SA member benefits at this level if your Head Office is based in SA, or you pay an additional fee per annum to do so.

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Distillers SA Member Benefits

Distillers SA supports the growth of the distilling sector across South Australia, and provides specific member benefits which expedite this growth further.

Benefits include

  • Access to a resource library featuring guides, toolkits and resources on the following:
    • best case practice examples for compliance with national distillery safety standards and regulations;

    • export market access and opportunities;

    • sustainability in distilling resource manual initiatives as part of an industry commitment to a net zero emission target by 2050; and

    • operating and growing a distillery business.

  • Listing on the SA Distillery Trail

  • Tickets to a free quarterly industry networking event held across SA (with plenty of ‘spirited discussion’ and knowledge sharing)

  • Free or discounted tickets to an annual calendar of distillery specific up-skilling workshops and webinars

  • Opportunities to apply to participate in trade missions and ‘spirits of South Australia’ brand activations in key domestic and international export markets with Distillers SA

  • A monthly Distillers SA EDM providing timely industry updates, event invitations and information about opportunities for the sector in SA

  • The right to vote in the Distillers SA association AGM

  • Advocacy on your behalf to state and federal government on key issues impacting our sector including alcohol excise, alcohol advertising and access to government support programs and services