About Us

The Maryland Distillers Guild was founded in 2015 to amplify the energy of the state’s modern distilling industry. Members join together to encourage the high-quality production of spirits in Maryland, the use of local ingredients, recognition of the Maryland distilling industry, and advocating for more favorable regulations and laws.

Membership Benefits Include:

- Direct support during the licensing and zoning/planning startup process
- Access to social communities with fellow members and affiliates through the membership platform
- Invitations to attend quarterly member meetings
- A dedicated business page on the Maryland Distillers Guild website
- A business listing on the tri-industry Maryland Craft Beverages app
- Weekly newsletters with industry, regulatory, state & national updates
- Discounted registration pricing for educational workshops and seminars
- Federal, state and county advocacy on behalf of your business, and the larger industry
- Business PR and communications support; marketing and promotion education
- Access to exclusive Maryland Distillers Guild public events and competitions

Benefits of Membership for Affiliates include:

- Invitations to attend quarterly member meetings (with opportunities to sponsor and present)
- A dedicated page on our website​
- The ability to sponsor ads on our tri-industry app
- The opportunity to be a featured member on the membership directory page in the platform
- Weekly newsletters with announcements, news and legislative updates
- The ability to host educational workshops and seminars
- Federal, state and county advocacy on behalf of your business, and the larger industry
- Opportunities to sponsor festivals, events, workshops and competitions
- Access to more than 80+ licensed distilleries and in-planning members
- Direct 1-on-1 chat capabilities with distillery members through the membership platform