Welcome to the 253rd 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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Bourbon Community Comes Together to Benefit Western Kentucky |
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The Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Bourbon Crusaders charitable organization and bourbon curator Fred Minnick have crafted an epic fundraising event to support recovery and rebuilding efforts from the tornados that ravaged Western Kentucky. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Survey on Restaurant Revitalization Fund |
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The American Craft Spirits Association was recently contacted by the U.S. Government Accounting Office (GAO) to provide input on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), as ACSA fought to include your tasting rooms under that program. Please help us by answering a quick, two-question survey. |
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TTB Issues Additional Guidance on FAQs About CBMTRA |
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The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) this week updated guidance on frequently asked questions about transfers of distilled spirits in bond and “processing” of craft spirits relating to the Craft Beverage and Modernization Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA). ACSA is seeking further clarification on this guidance and will update accordingly. |
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St. George Spirits Releases Ruthless Tribute to Sierra Nevada |
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St. George Spirits of Alameda, California, announced the release of Ruthless, a long-in-the-works collaboration with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Breakthru Bev: COVID Spurred RTD Growth, Trade-up to Spirit-Based RTDs |
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot about how we work, learn and socialize. The early days of at-home cocktail experimenting and restaurant alcohol delivery have passed, and as more consumers are venturing back out for on-premise drinking and dining, they are opting for simpler alcoholic beverage options in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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The Craft Spirits Podcast: Johnny Jeffery (Bently Heritage)
& John McKee (Headframe Spirits) Talk Good Deeds
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Our latest guests on The Craft Spirits Podcast are Johnny Jeffery of Bently Heritage Estate Distillery and John McKee of Headframe Spirits. They’re also a part of Good Deeds Spirits, which recently unveiled its first release, Good Deeds Malt Whiskey, which is available at seelbachs.com. It’s a blend from nine craft whiskey producers, with 100% of proceeds benefiting ACSA’s STEPUP Foundation.
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Austrian Farms of Texas Releases 93-Proof Cherry Brandy |
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Austrian Farms of Texas (AFT) Distillery of Luling Texas, announces the release of the first limited edition 93-proof oak aged Alpengold Cherry Edelbrand. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Two N.C. Distillers Added to Spiritous Liquor Advisory Council |
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Last week, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced appointments to the inaugural N.C. Spiritous Liquor Advisory Council created in the 2021 session of the N.C. General Assembly. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Craft Spirits TV: Sen Ron Wyden, Craft Spirits Champion |
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ACSA CEO Margie A.S. Lehrman, ACSA Board President Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek, and Jordan Cotton of Washington, D.C.'s Cotton & Reed head to Capitol Hill to present U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) with the Craft Spirits Champion Award, for his work in making permanent federal excise tax relief a reality for distilleries..Please watch and be sure to subscribe.
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Join us in the V.I.P. Lounge |
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CRAFT SPIRITS magazine and the American Craft Spirits Association are excited to introduce premium reader experiences with the launch of the V.I.P. Lounge.
While the digital-only magazine will continue to be available at no charge for regular subscribers, we are launching the V.I.P. Lounge to further support our cutting-edge features, business insights and entrepreneurial advice from and for the craft spirits community. For a modest fee, participants can now unlock value-added bonuses, like early access to magazine issues and a set of CRAFT SPIRITS-branded Glencairn glasses.
Will you join us in the V.I.P. Lounge?
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Next Century Spirits Announces CCO and New Brand Division |
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Next Century Spirits of Raleigh, North Carolina, announced the appointment of Anthony Moniello as the new chief commercial officer. He will lead the newly formed Next Century Brand Group. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and it includes stories on ingredients off the beaten track, a preview of ACSA's upcoming Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show, a roundup of fall trade shows, a close look at distilleries in Massachusetts, a profile on Julio's Liquors and much more!
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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 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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