Craft Spirits Weekly
Welcome to the seventh issue of Craft Spirits Weekly, a service dedicated to bringing you the news most important to the craft spirits distiller. Check your inbox every Thursday to find a curated selection of articles and news pieces from the American Craft Spirits Association.

Ga. House Committee Approves Distillery Sales Bill
Legislation that would allow craft distilleries and breweries to sell directly to consumers took a quick step forward Tuesday with unanimous approval from a House committee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NY State Distillers Guild Launches NYDistilled.com
The New York State Distillers Guild, an association of more than 60 producers across New York State, introduced its new website: NYDistilled.com This extensive and easy-to- navigate site is a one-stop source of information about craft spirits and their production in New York State, one of the leaders in the burgeoning craft beverages movement. (BevNet)
Restaurant with On-Site Distillery Opens in New Orleans
Lula, which opened Monday (Feb. 13) on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, is a restaurant with an onsite distillery. It's not one-of- a-kind, but that combo is rare.  (The Times-Picayune)
Philadelphia Distilling Soft-Opens New Facility
Philadelphia Distilling, the makers of such brands as Bluecoat gin and Penn 1681 vodka, is in the soft-opening phase at its new production facility/tasting room, on Allen Street next to the Fillmore in Philly’s Fishtown neighborhood. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Savannah, Ga. Gets First Distillery Since Prohibition
Ghost Coast Distillery, Savannah’s first distillery since before Prohibition, officially opened for tours Monday. (BusinessinSavannah.com)
Milwaukee’s Central Standard to Open Second Facility
Central Standard Craft Distillery is adding a second production facility near Marquette University, a move that will help the growing Milwaukee company meet demand for its spirits. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Alaska’s Skagway Distillery to Open This Spring
A family of self-described “serial entrepreneurs” in Skagway think they’ve found their final adventure: a craft distillery. After more than a year of paperwork and preparation, Skagway Spirits is set to open this spring. (Alaska Public Media)
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