Craft Spirits Weekly
Welcome to the 60th 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.
Maggie's Farm Donates $1 From Each Bottle to Animal Rescue Charities
As of February 1, 2018, for every bottle of Maggie’s Farm core rum sold, either White, Spiced, Single Barrel, or 50/50 Dark rums, $1 will be donated to animal rescue charities in the area of the sale, as denoted on labels for all bottles now rolling out into its current distribution markets. (Food & Beverage Magazine)  
Wigle Whiskey Co-Founders Named Semi-Finalists in James Beard Awards
Wigle Whiskey co-founders and owners Meredith Meyer Grelli and Alexander Grelli have been named James Beard Award semi-finalists for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional. (The Drinkable Globe)
Baltimore Whiskey Co. Building Geothermal System at New Distillery
Baltimore Whiskey Co. has started work on its new distillery at Union Collective in Baltimore’s Medfield neighborhood, beginning with construction of a state-of-the-art geothermal system that will be used in production. (The Baltimore Sun)  
Sunday Sales Could Come to Indiana As Soon As March 4
Hoosiers could begin purchasing carryout alcohol on Sunday for the first time in state history on March 4, barring any unexpected developments at the Statehouse. That date is not certain, but it does seem likely after the Indiana House voted 82-10 on Tuesday to end the state's unpopular ban on Sunday take-out alcohol sales. (Indy Star) 
Last Call to Register for Pre-Convention Events in Pittsburgh
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 .
Proposed Bill Would Lower Taxes on Virginia Tasting Room Sales
There is a new proposed bill at the state level that will have distilleries across the state raising their glass. It would drastically lower taxes on spirits sold in tasting rooms. (13 News Now)
District Distilling Names New President
Michael Cummings, co-owner of District Distilling, Washington D.C.’s first distillery that houses a restaurant and bar, has tapped Eóin Connors as the new president to helm the company. (BevNet) 
Heritage Distilling Plans to Open New Seattle Distillery in Early Summer
Heritage Distilling Company hopes to have its new Capitol Hill distillery and tasting room open by early summer, taking over the former Meat and Bread space in the Central Agency building. (Capitol Hill Times)
Moonshine University Offers Course at Chicago Distilling
Spirit lovers in the windy city will be among the first to get a “high-proof education” at Moonshine University’s second off-campus course for the Stave and Thief Society’s Executive Bourbon Steward Training. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, this is the second time this class has been offered outside of bourbon country and will be held once again at Chicago Distilling Company. (BevNet) 
White Dog Distilling to Open in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
A city known by some as Rhode Island’s craft beer capital is adding craft spirits to the menu. White Dog Distilling will soon open in Pawtucket.  
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