Welcome to the 269th 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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Sugarlands Distilling Teams with Medal of Honor Recipients |
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Sugarlands Distilling Co. announced that it has teamed with the Knoxville Medal of Honor Celebration on multiple initiatives to celebrate and benefit recipients of America’s most prestigious military decoration. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Happy Raptor Launches Line of Infused Spirits |
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New Orleans-based Happy Raptor Distilling has announced the introduction of 504Syrups, a handcrafted collection of premium infused simple syrups produced with 100% Louisiana cane syrup. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Fast Penny Spirits Partners with Women's Leadership Non-Profit, Forté |
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Seattle’s Fast Penny Spirits, makers of Amaricano and Amaricano Bianca, announced that its next Pretty Penny partner for 2022 is Forté. The non-profit will receive 3% of Fast Penny’s bottle sales for the quarter. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Do you need glass bottles? |
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The American Craft Spirits Association is aware that many of its members are experiencing supply chain disruptions, particularly with glass bottles. In partnership with the Glass Packaging Institute, we have identified several glass bottle manufacturers willing to sell additional stock bottles (closures are not included) as a benefit to ACSA voting members.
Click below to see what is available now to reserve by the pallet on a first-come, first-served basis for ACSA members.
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Register for the 9th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show |
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We're headed to New Orleans on July 21-24, 2022, for the 9th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show. ACSA is planning a stellar convention with three-plus days in the Crescent City, where you will gain from tailored educational content from subject matter experts and be given opportunities to mix and mingle with suppliers and friends in our craft spirits community! |
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TOTC Foundation Announces Philanthropy & Development Committee |
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) has announced the newly minted “Philanthropy & Development Committee,” formerly the “Grants Committee,” as the chief advisory board to the organization’s philanthropic portfolio. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Ross & Squibb Releases Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof Rye |
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Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery, part of MGP’s brands division, announced the launch of Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof, its annual, limited-release straight-rye whiskey. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Stoelzle Glass Marks 1 Year in North America, Appoints New USA President |
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Stoelzle Glass Group proudly celebrates one year of the family-owned company’s venture into the North American spirits market, since the acquisition of the Stoelzle Monaca, Pennsylvania plant. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Read the March/April Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and it includes stories on heirloom rye, planning for the next crisis, contract considerations during the supply chain disruption and much more!
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Join Us in the V.I.P. Lounge |
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Our V.I.P. Lounge members received the March/April issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine early, and our $40- and $60-per-year supporters were invited to join craft spirits icon Lance Winters of St. George Spirits for a virtual happy hour. To unlock additional bonuses, like a set of CRAFT SPIRITS-branded Glencairn glasses, join us in the V.I.P. Lounge today.
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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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ACSA Starts Facebook Group for Voting Members |
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In an effort to use the platforms that you most often use, ACSA started a private Facebook group for voting members only (open to all employees of member DSPs). The group will be an environment to not only ask questions without judgement, but to provide input and feedback to colleagues based upon members’ experiences and best practices. If you would like to be added to the group, please send an email to carason@americancraftspirits.org.
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The ACSA PAC Needs Your Support |
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ACSA’s public policy advocacy on behalf of its members is critical to making sure our community’s voice is heard on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures. A crucial piece of this strategy is a strong Political Action Committee (PAC) and to maintain this presence, we need your support, particularly during a mid-term election year.
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The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered nonprofit 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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ACSA would like to thank all of our annual sponsors and our key supporters of education. We are grateful for all of your support throughout the year. Cheers! |
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