Welcome to the 252nd 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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STEPUP Foundation Announces Inaugural Interns, Mentors and Distilleries |
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Following two years of planning, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and The Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals (STEPUP Foundation) are proud to announce their 2022 Inaugural Class of interns, mentors, and participating distilleries. (AmericanCraftSpirits.org) |
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2021 Craft Spirits Packaging Awards |
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To help celebrate the best in craft spirits labels and packaging, the American Craft Spirits Association and CRAFT SPIRITS magazine are proud to announce the medalists and Best in Show from the Craft Spirits Packaging Awards. The second annual competition—which is sponsored by the Glass Packaging Institute—celebrates excellence and creativity in the design of craft spirits labels and packaging. This year’s competition drew 150 entries from more than 70 companies. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Tilray Acquires Breckenridge Distillery |
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Tilray, Inc., a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, announced the strategic acquisition of Breckenridge Distillery of Breckenridge, Colorado. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Producer Distillery Growth, Export Growth, and Volume Growth Among Key Highlights at Annual U.S. Craft Spirits Industry Briefing |
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The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street this week presented highlights from the 2021 Craft Spirits Data Project (the Project) at the Annual Craft Spirits Economic Briefing, held in tandem with ACSA's Annual Distillers' Convention & Vendor Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky. |
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Santa Fe Spirits Now Shipping in 41 States Through Big Thirst Platform |
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Santa Fe Spirits is now shipping six of its craft spirits directly to consumers’ doors in 41 states in the U.S. using the Big Thirst e-commerce platform. Until now, fans of the award-winning Colkegan Whiskies, Wheeler’s Gin, Apple Brandy, and Atapiño Liqueur could only purchase these spirits at the distillery tasting room and at select retailers in New Mexico, and 9 other states. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Driftless Glen, Partners Donate Nearly $15,000 to Local Cancer Research |
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Donations from Baraboo, Wisconsin-based Driftless Glen Distillery’s Pink Bourbon Campaign this October totaled $14,562. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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USBG Announces Addition of Three Board Members |
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The United States Bartenders’ Guild announces that it has added three new members to the organization’s National Board of Directors. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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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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Stellum Spirits Introduces Limited-Release Black Label Offerings |
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Earlier this year, Louisville, Kentucky-based Stellum Spirits launched its flagship Stellum Bourbon and Stellum Rye whiskeys to celebrate the modern-day whiskey drinker. Now, the brand proudly introduces Stellum Black: a limited-release premium expression of the inaugural offerings. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Boardroom Spirits Releases Seasonal Nocino |
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Boardroom Spirits of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, recently announced the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (58 proof), as well as ready-to-drink cocktails, Black Walnut Bourbon and the Nutty Russian, using the green walnut-based liqueur. (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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