Welcome to the 137th 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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Constellation Buys Minority Stake in North Carolina's Durham Distillery
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Constellation Brands acquired a minority stake in Durham Distillery, a craft gin, vodka, liqueur and ready-to-drink canned cocktail producer located in Durham, N.C., co-founded by Melissa and Lee Katrincic in 2013.
(CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Virginia Distillery, SWA Issue Joint Statement on Label Dispute Resolution
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The
Virginia Distillery Co.
and the
Scotch Whisky Association
are pleased to have reached an amicable resolution of
the recent lawsuit between the parties
related to product labelling. While they had always endeavored to ensure that their Virginia-Highland Whisky series was labeled in accordance with Federal Regulations, the Virginia Distillery Co. will cease using “Highland” after it sells remaining stock. The distillery will, however, continue to label all products using ‘whisky’ which is allowed under U.S. law. (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.
And we're now 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).
To take advantage of the special Early Bird entry rate, please submit your entries by September 2.
The regular submission period ends October 4 and the late deadline is October 18.
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Register Now
for Sept. 5 Webinar, 'Trademark Law 101'
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ACSA has announced the latest in our webinar series, “Trademark Law 101: How to Protect Your Brands in an Ever-Competitive Craft Spirits Marketplace” on
Thursday, September 5, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join attorney Rick Biagi of
Neal & McDevitt
as he helps us navigate the increasingly complex world of spirits trademark law, offering a critical primer on the legal issues craft spirits producers confront on a daily basis. This engaging, hour-long webinar will offer insight on a number of pressing trademark-related concerns:
- How to clear a new brand to ensure that you can use it without fear of infringing and hopefully be able to enjoy some level of exclusivity
- How and when to register your trademarks in the U.S. and abroad
- Best practices for protecting your brands (i.e., when and when not to pick trademark fights)
- How to monetize your brands through licensing
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Oregon's Rogue Spirits Launches Sparkling Canned Cocktail Line
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Rogue Spirits, one of the original craft distillers in Oregon, has launched its first sparkling canned cocktail line. Created to be enjoyed anywhere and anytime, the 7.5% ABV, gluten-free cocktails are made with award-winning Rogue Spirits and 100% natural ingredients.
(
CraftSpiritsMag.com
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Kentucky's Copper & Kings Launches Riding with the King Brandy
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Louisville-based
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co.
announces its latest novel barrel-finished, pure copper pot-distilled American Brandy limited release, Riding With The King. (
CraftSpiritsMag.com
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North Carolina's Lonerider Far Exceeds Expectations with Founders Club
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Lonerider Spirits announced that with the overwhelming support of its initial supporters of The Founders Club the company will initiate distilling specifically for the Founders Club in Sep 2019 rather than the projected date of 2020. Over $100,000 was committed by founders from across the United States in just 11 days to accelerate the distillery’s timetable to distill the initial batch of bourbon.
(
CraftSpiritsMag.com
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Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival Announces 4th Annual Event in D.C.
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The 4th annual Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival will take place in Washington, D.C. on September 28, 2019 at Dock 5 at Union Market, with more than 12,000 square feet of outdoor and indoor industrial event space located in DC’s warehouse district, Ivy City. (
CraftSpiritsMag.com
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Milwaukee's Central Standard Launches Hard2O Still Vodka Water
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Central Standard Craft Distillery co-founders Pat McQuillan and Evan Hughes are introducing Hard2O, which they say is a-first-of-its-kind, handcrafted still-vodka water. (
CraftSpiritsMag.com
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Phase One of Nearest Green Distillery Opens in Tennessee on 9/14
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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has announced that Phase One of its highly anticipated Nearest Green Distillery will open on September 14, 2019 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
(
CraftSpiritsMag.com
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