The U.S. alcohol industry had another sobering year in 2025. Spirits supplier revenue fell 2.2% to $36.4 billion for the year, according to new data by industry trade group the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The decline came as economic pressure and weaker consumer confidence weighed on discretionary spending. "While total U.S. spirits sales edged down 2.2% in 2025, the spirits industry remains resilient," said Chris Swonger, DISCUS CEO and president, in a statement.