AACS has been in operation since 1993 with one single purpose - to combat the counterfeiting of distilled spirits brands.

The AACS is active in more than 20 countries and protects the brands of some of the largest spirits businesses in the world Spirits are alcoholic drinks that include distilled alcohol, such as gin, liqueurs, vodka, rum, whisky, and brandy.

Counterfeit products are sold by subterfuge by re-filling branded spirits bottles.

AACS partners own over two-thirds of the internationally-recognised spirits brands sold around the world.

[1] AACS has been in operation since 1993 with one single purpose -  to combat the counterfeiting of distilled spirits brands.