Craft Spirits Weekly
Welcome to the 61st 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.
Liquor.com Features Maggie Campbell as American Rum's 'Unsung Savior'
Little did Maggie Campbell know that getting stuck in the Scottish town of Oban in 2004 would change her life. The head distiller and president of  Privateer Rum  was then a University of Colorado student uncertain just what she was going to do with her philosophy degree. But during a family trip to Scotland, a local suggested passing the time by visiting the town’s whisky distillery.  
Distillery Solutions Officially Rebrands as FIVE x 5 Solutions
Distillery management software supplier Distillery Solutions officially announced the company’s rebrand to FIVE x 5 Solutions. The rebrand unifies the business’s offerings for distillery and brewery management and includes a new logo, product names and website. (The Drinkable Globe)  
Regionalization Emerges as Craft Whiskey's Next Big Trend
Regional trends have started to emerge as the number of craft whiskey distilleries in the country continues to swell. Certain areas have broken through as more prominent distilling hubs due to a number of factors including favorable legislation, while other areas are starting to become known for particular styles of whiskey. (The Whiskey Wash)  
Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Sunday Sales
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation to legalize the carryout sale of alcohol on Sundays. For decades, efforts to overturn the law have foundered among bickering by interest groups—most notably liquor store owners, who stood to lose business to other big box retailers on a major shopping day. But that opposition evaporated this year and, as a result, Hoosiers will be able to buy carryout alcohol starting this Sunday at liquor stores, convenience stores, pharmacies and big box retailers across the state. (Associated Press via Herald Times)
Archetype Distillery Opens in 102-Year-Old Denver Theater
Who says there are no second acts in American lives? The old Webber Show, a theater in its heyday when F. Scott Fitzgerald offered that observation, just started its third act as Archetype Distillery. (Westword)
Can American Juniper Give Gin Terroir?
With more gin available than ever, a veritable collection of thousands of labels spanning the globe, a different type of juniper offers differentiation from the masses. And more importantly than a marketing point, different types of juniper do indeed provide different flavors. (USA Today) 
Not Too Late to Register for ACSA Convention & Pre-Convention Events
ACSA's Fifth Annual Distillers Convention and Vendor Trade Show is only a few days away, but it's not too late to register .

Additionally, tickets are still available for the two signature events that take place just prior to the official start of the ACSA's 5th Annual Distillers Convention and Vendor Trade Show. On Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4, Scott and Colleen Moore, principals at Dalkita Architecture and Construction, will lead the workshop, "Making Sense of Plans and Blueprints: Building Your First Commercial Distillery." The presenters will unveil the knowledge necessary to construct a safe and work-friendly distillery and provide practical advice on the concepts a distillery business owner must know. The course requires a separate registration fee. Register here .

Those not participating in the workshop are invited to join us on March 4 for a private, intimate Distillery Tour , where you’ll get to taste all over the city before hitting the trade show floor. Spend the day with fellow industry enthusiasts as you explore and observe how local producers operate. Attendees will leave for the tour from the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown at 7:30 AM and visit Liberty Poles Spirits, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, Wigle Whiskey Distillery, Quantum Spirits and Maggie's Rum Farm. The fee for the tour is $99 and you can register here .
Eastside Distilling Introduces Hue-Hue Coffee Rum
Eastside Distilling has expanded its range of spirits with the release of a coffee-infused rum, which will go on sale in the US. Called Hue-Hue Coffee Rum, the spirit incorporates Arabica coffee beans, which are cold-brewed in small batches by Eastside and blended with silver rum and a trace of demerara sugar. (FoodBev Media)
Rabbit Hole Expands Distribution to West Coast
Through West Coast distribution partner Young’s Market Company, Rabbit Hole will be among the select group of authentic Kentucky bourbon brands available in California starting in March. (BevNet) 
Seersucker Gin Releases Two New Flavors
Azar Family Brands is adding two limited-edition flavors to the brand’s portfolio. The seasonal flavors, Seersucker Southern Style Lemonade and Seersucker Southern Style Limeade, will officially roll out on Thursday, March 1, and be available throughout spring and summer. (BevNet)
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