Welcome to the 231st issue of Craft Spirits Weekly. This newsletter is dedicated to bringing ACSA members 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 CRAFT SPIRITS magazine and the American Craft Spirits Association.
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Distillery 291 Announces Four New Whiskey Releases |
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Distillery 291 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, announces the return of two whiskey releases—291 Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey (Batch #2) and 291 Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Batch #2)—and two limited-edition whiskey releases for the sesquicentennial of the City of Colorado Springs. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Catoctin Creek Begins Distribution to Canada |
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Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. of Purcellville, Virginia, announces its new partnership with Evergreen Beverage Canada, a national wine, beer, and spirits distribution company based in Toronto, Ontario. The full lineup of Catoctin Creek’s most popular expressions, Roundstone Rye 80 Proof, Roundstone Rye 92 Proof Distiller’s Edition and Roundstone Rye Cask Proof are now available in the Alberta market, which services mail-order throughout Canada. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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TTB Unveils New Distilled Spirits Labeling Homepage |
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently unveiled a new distilled spirits labeling homepage to make it easy to find and access the information you need to know about distilled spirits labeling. The page is organized so that you can quickly scan for the topics you are most interested in, and it offers reference materials, including a mandatory information checklist and the anatomy of a distilled spirits label interactive tool. |
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ACSA Mourns Loss of Former Colleague's Daughter |
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We at ACSA send our deepest condolences to Leah Hutchinson—a longtime friend of the craft spirits industry who was with ACSA from its inception—after the tragic and untimely passing of her daughter, Sarah Danielle Hutchinson. The 29-year-old Indiana native died from injuries sustained after a boating accident on July 4 in West Virginia.
A funeral service open to friends and family will be held at noon on Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany, Indiana.
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Hurry: Six Days Left to Register! |
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Time is running out to enter the third biennial Heartland Whiskey Competition. Enter your whiskey by July 14, deliver it by July 18, and earn your right to display a new gold, silver or bronze medal. This event only happens every two years so don't let this opportunity pass you by.
The competition is open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill, but the following corn-supported states can compete for a "Best of State" award: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.
ACSA Members: $175 per spirit
Click the judging protocols and the submission guidelines for more details. Still not convinced? Call Teresa at (502) 807-4249 and she'll let you know why this is a good fit for your whiskey!
This competition is generously sponsored by the following state corn association marketing boards. ACSA extends very special thanks to all of them for their support.
- Colorado Corn Administrative Committee
- Illinois Corn Marketing Board
- Indiana Corn Marketing Council
- Iowa Corn Promotion Board
- Kansas Corn Commission
- Kentucky Corn Promotion Council
- Ohio Corn Marketing Program
- The Corn Marketing Program Of Michigan
- Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council
- Missouri Corn Merchandising Council
- Nebraska Corn Growers Association
- New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association
- Corn Growers Association of North Carolina
- North Dakota Corn Council
- Texas Corn Producers
- Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
- Tennessee Corn Promotion Council
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FIVE x 5 Solutions Introduces New Website and Branding |
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Operations management software provider FIVE x 5 Solutions introduced a new, redesigned website and new branding for its distillery management software, DISTILL x 5. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Second World’s Top Whiskey Taster Competition Launches |
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Bardstown Bourbon Co. is excited to launch the second annual World’s Top Whiskey Taster competition, presented in partnership with Moonshine University. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Briess Appoints Craig Briess as CEO |
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Briess Malt & Ingredients, a family-owned company headquartered in Chilton, Wisconsin, is proud to announce the appointment of Craig Briess as CEO. Craig represents the fifth generation of continuous family leadership. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits TV: The Austrian Imbibing Experience with KOVAL Distillery
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The latest episode of Craft Spirits TV is now on YouTube. As the world starts to think about travel again, Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, co-founder and president of Chicago's KOVAL Distillery, reveals some of her favorite spirits-drinking experiences in Austria. Please watch and be sure to subscribe.
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Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling to Expand |
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Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. of Newport, Rhode Island, has acquired a parcel of land from the city of Newport on which it plans a 20,000-square-foot expansion of manufacturing and event space. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Heimat New York Releases Elderflower Liqueur |
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Heimat New York, a Mamaroneck, New York-based maker of seasonal, award-winning craft liqueurs, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of an Elderflower liqueur—which the company says is the very first to be produced in the state of New York. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits Podcast: Phillip Ladner of Cathead Distillery |
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In the latest episode of The Craft Spirits Podcast, Phillip Ladner of Cathead Distillery talks about how winemaking prepared him for a career in distilling, Cathead’s mission to support live music and creating spirits that evoke the South. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Desert Door Announces New Spoke Hollow Sotol |
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Desert Door Texas Sotol of Austin, Texas, is excited to announce the release of Spoke Hollow, the second spirit variation in its Conservation Series of bottle releases inspired by projects executed through its nonprofit foundation, Wild Spirit Wild Places (WSWP) on July 14. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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7 Point-of-Service Benefits That Will Increase Your Revenue |
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In this complimentary white paper from our sponsor, Arryved, gain insight on point-of-service systems for tasting room and retail teams designed to enhance your revenue streams.
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The Independent Channel: Where Trends Take Hold |
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Trends are made in the independent liquor retail channel. Local liquor stores are where drinking communities go for experimentation and discovery. So trends that start in bars and restaurants then move through local retailers and into drinkers' homes. Craft brands with insight into this trajectory can capitalize to create better futures for their distilleries.
In this report from our sponsor, 3x3, you'll explore how four modern product trends tipped through local liquor store sales—illustrated through proprietary transaction data from 12+ million shoppers.
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Access Assets to Advocate for DtC |
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ACSA has a collection of resources for guilds and distilleries to advocate for DtC changes, including a postcard to send to legislators, model guidelines necessary for elements of a model DtC bill, talking points and FAQs about DtC. |
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Join Us for Craft Spirits Live on Instagram |
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Join ACSA for Craft Spirits Live, our Instagram Live show highlighting producers of craft spirits. Send an email to carason@americancraftspirits.org if you would like to be featured.
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Saucey Launches Service in Oregon |
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Saucey, an alcohol delivery platform that offers ASAP and scheduled deliveries straight to your doorstep, announced the launch of its delivery service in the Portland metropolitan area. This marks the company’s first foray into the Oregon market. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Isle of Harris Distillery Announces U.S. Launch |
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Isle of Harris Distillery (IOHD), a boutique distillery founded in 2015 on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides Islands, Scotland, has announced the launch of its multi-award winning gin finally making its way to U.S. shores. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Got a question? ACSA's got the answer. |
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In these challenging times, seek advice and lend your knowledge in ACSA's online forums. Our main forum topics include crisis management, services, TTB, safety, technical, equipment & materials, legislation, business and marketplace. |
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The American Craft Spirits Association proudly presents the July 2021 issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine! In our cover story, we profile craft liqueur producers who are tuning in to the evolving tastes of consumers. This issue also includes stories on honey spirits, light whiskey and much more!
This issue also includes:
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Send News to CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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Do you have exciting stories to share about your distillery? Keep us posted on new products, events, trends, tips and more by sending us a note at news@americancraftspirits.org.
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The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered non-profit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Its mission is to elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers, and membership in ACSA is open to anyone.
ACSA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the eligible voting members of the Association. Voting members must be independent licensed distillers (DSPs) annually removing fewer than 750,000 proof gallons from bond (the amount on which a Federal Excise Tax is paid.)
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