Welcome to the 139th 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
Craft Spirits Magazine
and the American Craft Spirits Association.
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Congressional Staffers Get Crash Course in Rum at D.C.'s Cotton & Reed
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A coalition of craft beverage producers and trade groups, including ACSA, welcomed nearly two-dozen bi-partisan Congressional staffers at Washington, D.C.’s Cotton & Reed Distillery for a tour, tasting and primer on distilling, as well as an update on the status of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register Now for ACSA's 7th Annual Convention & Vendor Trade Show
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Take advantage of special early-bird registration rates for "Journey to Craftlandia," ACSA's 7th Annual Convention and Vendor Trade Show in Portland Oregon, March 29-31.
Join fellow producers and other industry experts for the largest gathering of licensed craft spirits producers in the U.S. Register by October 31 to get the early-bird rates of $595 for members and $395 for additional members. After October 31 the rates rise to $625 for members and $425 for additional members. So, register today to save some money!
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Oregon's Trail Distilling Hosts WSET Classes in October
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Trail Distilling will host Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) classes at its Oregon City, Oregon, distillery this October. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Call for Entries:
ACSA's Craft Spirits Judging
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Registration is now open for ACSA's annual Craft Spirits Judging competition. ACSA takes great pride in conducting a rigorously professional judging program that recognizes the best craft spirits in the categories of Vodka/Grain, Gin, Brandy, Rum, Whiskey and Specialty Spirits.
Just added: RTD cocktails are now being accepted
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And we're now also accepting international spirits.
Judging will take place October 29-30 at Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, Indiana and category medalists will be announced on March 30, 2020 at the Awards Banquet during ACSA Distillers’ Convention & Vendor Trade Show at the Oregon Convention Center (convention dates are March 29, 30, & 31, 2020). The regular submission period ends October 4 and the late deadline is October 18. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for 9/19 Webinar:
Partnering with Your Local Tourism Bureau
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Don't miss the latest in our webinar series, "The Road Best Traveled: Partnering With Your Local Convention & Visitors Bureau," on Thursday, September 19, 3-4 p.m. ET. Distilleries have become essential in driving tourism in to their local regions. Find out how you can work with your area’s CVB to maximize opportunities for your distillery and provide the optimal visitor experience. Stephanie Sadri, Global Accounts Manager with HelmsBriscoe, a global leader in meetings procurement and site selection.
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LibDib Expands to Colorado
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LibDib, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, this week announced that the company has received a license to operate in the state of Colorado. Any licensed wine or spirits producer, from anywhere in the world, can now distribute products into Colorado via LibDib. LibDib, based in San Jose, California, is designed for makers who want to introduce new and emerging wine and spirits brands, small production products, special event and limited availability offerings, gift packs and more. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Bardstown Bourbon Co. Opens Visitors Center Experience
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The Bardstown Bourbon Co. of Kentucky has announced the opening of its new Visitors Center Experience, featuring attractions designed to complement locals, tourists, bourbon enthusiasts and novices alike. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Louisville's Barrell Craft Spirits Launches American Vatted Malt Whiskey
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Barrell Craft Spirits
(BCS) of Louisville, Kentucky, has announced the release of the first-ever Barrell Whiskey American Vatted Malt, a blend of exclusively American single malt whiskeys. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Ole Smoky Distillery, Yee-Haw Brewery Open Nashville Complex
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The 30,000 square-foot entertainment complex 6th & Peabody officially opened its Nashville doors with four days of grand opening events. The indoor-outdoor experience in the SoBro neighborhood is a collaboration between Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. featuring live music, outdoor games, moonshine and beer tastings, along with food options from Nashville’s famous Prince's Hot Chicken and Asheville’s White Duck Taco Shop. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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