BENDT Distilling Co. joined the Texas Whiskey Association and became an official stop on the Texas Whiskey Trail in April 2023. Our founder, Natasha DeHart, was later nominated and elected as Secretary of the Association in the fall of 2023, and nominated and elected as President of the Association and Trail in 2024.

Texas Whiskey Association Purpose

The Texas Whiskey Association is established by a trailblazing group of whiskey makers with the common goal to promote Texas Whiskey, educate consumers and support distilleries that produce whiskey all within the territorial boundaries of the State of Texas. Together we intend to create and grow worldwide demand, appreciation and respect for whiskies made in Texas by:

Educating consumers about what Texas Whiskies are and are not;

Encouraging truth and transparency in labeling;

Setting certification standards that assure quality and authenticity;

Establishing and promoting an educational and enjoyable Texas Whiskey Trail for consumers and advocates.

BENDT Distilling Co. has been a member of ACSA since 2016.

WHO IS ACSA?

The American Craft Spirits Association is the only registered national nonprofit trade group representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Members vote for the 15 democratically elected representatives who make up the Board of Directors, and this Board collectively works to govern the ACSA in a transparent, responsive manner and in accordance with our bylaws.

VALUES STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY

The ACSA acknowledges diversity in distillery leadership, and various positions throughout the industry continue to be a problem. Thus, we are committed to creating and fostering an environment that is welcoming and accepting of all individuals, and ensuring that all members of our community are treated with dignity and respect. We believe that a person’s background, identity, or beliefs, should not be a hindrance to their being in a position to contribute.

BENDT Distilling Co. has been a member of ADI since 2017.

About ADI

The Voice of Craft Distilling

American Distilling Institute (ADI) is the largest small-batch, independently owned craft distillery association in the world. Founded in 2003, ADI has become a beacon for the diverse and inclusive craft distilling community — serving as the go-to source for all information on the craft distilling.

ADI exists to promote and defend the enterprise of craft distilling. We embrace the passion and fierce independence of our community — hosting industry events and providing developmental and educational resources to help ensure that the art of craft distilling continues to grow and thrive.

It is this unwavering commitment to the craft distilling community that is at the core of the ADI.

BENDT Distilling Co. joined the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission in 2018.

The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC) was formed in 2016 to address the growing need for American-based producers to define the category—both domestically and internationally—in order to protect, educate, promote and ultimately grow it.

MISSION STATEMENT

THE AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY COMMISSION SERVES TO

ESTABLISH, PROMOTE AND PROTECT

THE CATEGORY OF

AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

BENDT Distilling Co. joined TDSA in 2017.

WHO WE ARE

TDSA is a community of Texans who share a passion for hand-crafted local Texas spirits. Our members are made up of holders of distilled spirits manufacturers’ licenses, companies whom share a common interest with distilled spirits and individuals that enjoy distilled spirits, all of whom share a common goal: to continue growing the Texas distilled spirits community.

TDSA has something to offer for all Texans. Whether you’re a passionate entrepreneur looking for advice to start or take your craft spirit to the next level, an established craft spirit distiller looking for access to unique vendors, or you simply enjoy celebrating and spreading the word about Texas hand-crafted spirits, you are the key to ensuring the future of the Texas distilled spirits community.

There is strength in numbers and as members of the TDSA community; we are greater together than as individuals. Join us today!