Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

Regular voting membership in WSWA is restricted to bona fide wholesalers/distributors of wine and/or spirits who:

• Hold a basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act as a wholesaler/distributor.
• Hold an appropriate state license and/or permit as a wholesaler/distributor.
• Are engaged as a wholesaler of wine and/or spirits by buying from primary sources of supply (i.e. distillers, vintners, prime importers) and selling to retail accounts within their state.

Any applicant for membership in the association shall also support the principles and purposes of WSWA which include: (a) preserving the integrity of the three-tier system of distribution; and, (b) advocacy of the vital role of the wholesaler/distributor in the system of distribution.

Associate non-voting membership in WSWA is available to suppliers, vendors and other entities that supply goods and services directly to licensed wine and spirits wholesalers.

To qualify for Associate Membership, your firm must be one of the following:

• Producer or importer of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
• Marketer of products that are used by suppliers or wholesalers/distributors of beverages
• Consultant to suppliers or distributors of beverages
• Trade/professional association serving suppliers or distributors of beverages
• Member of industry print or trade media

Associate membership is a corporate membership and runs annually from January 1 through December 31.