Welcome to the 222nd 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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Philadelphia Distilling Unveils New Look for Bluecoat Gin |
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Philadelphia Distilling this week unveiled new packaging for the full range of Bluecoat spirits—original Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Bluecoat Elderflower Gin and Bluecoat Barrel Finished Gin. The brand redesign also features a new logo, which had remained unchanged since the brand first hit shelves in 2006. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Heartland Whiskey Competition Registration is Now Open |
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ACSA is proud to announce that registration for the third biennial Heartland Whiskey Competition is now open. The competition is open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill. Top mixologists, brand ambassadors and whiskey aficionados will judge the competition. The deadline for entries is July 14 with a spirits delivery deadline of July 18.
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
- North Dakota Corn Council
- Texas Corn Producers
- Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
- Tennessee Corn Promotion Council
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Coalition Urges Council Chairs to Suspend Tariffs |
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The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, 48 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry—which includes the American Craft Spirits Association—sent a letter this week to the Chairs of the White House National Economic and National Security Councils urging the immediate removal of all U.S., EU and U.K. tariffs on distilled spirits and wines imposed in connection with unrelated trade disputes. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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BCB Returns, ACSA Offers Three Areas on its Bar |
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ACSA is inviting you to participate at our Craft Spirits Pavilion at Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), a highly sought-after ticket in town, pulling trade from the Tri-state area. The Brooklyn Expo Center again will again host this event in New York on August 17 & 18, 2021. Bartenders, bar/restaurant managers and owners, food and beverage managers, and distributors will be there to examine what liquids they might wish to pour at their venues as consumers begin to return to "normal" outings. ACSA is offering three areas on our craft spirits bar to participating members for a reduced fee.
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Craft Spirits Podcast: Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery |
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In the latest episode of The Craft Spirits Podcast, Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery discusses the many lessons learned from opening the first legal distillery in Texas. He also shares thoughts on distribution of craft spirits, upcoming projects from the distillery and Good Bourbon For A Good Cause, the distillery’s charitable arm that has raised more than $500,000 for veterans, hospitality workers, parks and more. |
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Register Now for our Public Policy Conference |
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Join us for the American Craft Spirits Association and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States' Virtual Public Policy Conference on May 25-26, 2021. While we are disappointed COVID-19 prevents an in-person visit again this year, we plan to offer the same opportunities that you have come to expect from our conference—to learn and share from one another and celebrate this great industry.
As part of the conference, craft distillers and suppliers will participate in virtual congressional visits with your home state legislators to discuss the extreme hardships craft distilleries are facing due to the impacts of COVID-19.
You can register for the May 25 and 26 free event and attend from the comfort of your home or distillery/office as it is VIRTUAL.
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Black Button to Release 6th Annual Edition of Lilac Gin on Friday |
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Rochester, New York-based Black Button Distilling will launch its hand crafted, limited edition Lilac Gin on Friday. This is the sixth annual release of the Lilac Gin. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Storm King Distilling Celebrates Recent Honors in Colorado |
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Storm King Distilling Co. of Montrose, Colorado, is proud to announce it has been named the 2021 Colorado Outstanding Distillery by the Colorado Manufacturing Awards (CMA). The announcement comes on the heels of two big wins for the distillery’s whiskey. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Catoctin Creek, GWAR Announce May Release of Ragnarök Rye |
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Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. of Purcellville, Virginia, was excited to partner with GWAR to release their infamous Ragnarök Rye this past February … but then the monster metal rock band drank it … all of it. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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One Eight Distilling Receives Sustainability Award |
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One Eight Distilling last week announced it was the recipient of a 2021 Sustainability Award from Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser, alongside the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The DOEE unveiled the award winners at its 12th annual commemoration of the event on April 28. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Wigle Releases Eau De Pickle and Hosts a Pickle Palooza |
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Pittsburgh-based Wigle Whiskey is partnering with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to celebrate Picklesburgh, and Pittsburgh Pickles writ large, with the third release of Eau de Pickle. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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Garrison Brothers Announces Bourbon Brawl 2021 |
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Garrison Brothers Distillery of Hye, Texas, is proud to announce Bourbon Brawl 2021—its annual bartender cocktail competition, previously hosted across Texas markets only—is now expanding to eight markets across the United States. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits TV: Take a Flying Leap with White Sonora Wheat |
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Elgin, Arizona's Flying Leap Vineyards & Distillery president & CEO Mark Beres talks about making whiskey with the prized grain of the desert Southwest. |
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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. In each episode, a leading craft spirits producer invites us into their distillery for 30 minutes of engaging conversation and a virtual tour—as well as an opportunity to answer all of your burning questions.
UPCOMING GUESTS
May 12th: Hilary Mann, Up North Distillery
May 19th: Meredith Meyer Grelli, Wigle Whiskey
May 26th: No Craft Spirits Live
June 2nd: Mark Elia, Long Branch Distillery
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Distilleries Celebrate Medals from San Francisco World Spirits Competition |
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CanBee Launches Ready-to-Drink Bee’s Knees Canned Cocktail |
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CanBee Cocktails, a new brand of canned cocktails made with small-batch gin and real, simple ingredients, proudly announces its debut into the ready-to-drink market. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Brody’s Releases Five Bottled Cocktails |
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Brody’s, a new customizable bottled cocktail brand located in Collingswood, New Jersey, launches this week. This woman-founded beverage brand is releasing a collection of five bottled cocktails, now available in select liquor stores in the Philadelphia area and to 31 states via the brand’s ecommerce platform. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Happenstance Announces Whiskey Launch |
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Happenstance, a whiskey that celebrates life’s moments that happen by chance, is now available for distribution through Lipman Brothers. The Nashville-based, female-owned brand launched its Founder’s Edition, straight bourbon whiskey that contains a combination of vanilla, hazelnut, toasted oak, honey and toffee notes—double distilled and barrel aged. (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 May 2021 issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine. In our cover story, distillers around the nation weigh in on their adventures with heirloom corn. As our editor in chief writes, "Many, perhaps most, of you don’t work with heirloom corn (or even make whiskey, for that matter), but the piece is about all of you. That’s because craft spirits, regardless of what fermentable substrate you use, is an heirloom industry."
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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