Welcome to the 245th 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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FDA Announces Withdrawal of Temporary Hand Sanitizer Guidance |
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Are you still producing or selling hand sanitizer? Do you still have some in your facility?
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it intends to withdraw temporary guidance for alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The withdrawal is effective Dec. 31, 2021, for guidance originally issued in March 2020 outlining temporary policies for manufacturers that were not drug manufacturers at the time to produce certain alcohol-based hand sanitizer and alcohol for use in hand sanitizers during the public health emergency.
Companies manufacturing alcohol-based hand sanitizers under the temporary policies must cease production of these products effective Dec. 31. After that date, manufacturers wishing to continue producing hand sanitizer can do so provided they comply with the tentative final monograph for over-the-counter topical antiseptics and other applicable requirements, including the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
Hand sanitizers manufactured before or on December 31, 2021, and produced under the temporary guidance, can no longer be sold or distributed by manufacturers after March 31, 2022. Manufacturers must destroy any remaining stock after this date.
It should be noted, however, even after April 1, 2022, retailers may continue to sell their stock of hand sanitizer produced under the temporary guidance. Withdrawing the guidance is not a requirement to recall all hand sanitizer produced under the temporary policies. It simply means that they must stop making new hand sanitizer on December 31, 2021, and stop distribution by March 31, 2022 under the temporary guidance.
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Black Button Promotes Patrick Carroll to Distiller |
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Rochester, New York-based Black Button Distilling announced the promotion of Patrick Carroll to distiller. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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The latest small batch whiskey from Seattle-based Copperworks Distilling Co. is here, just in time for sweater weather. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Laird & Co. Introduces Old Fashioned RTD |
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New Jersey-based Laird & Co. has announced the introduction of Laird’s Old Fashioned ready to drink cocktail, an authentic, high proof, high quality cocktail, made with Laird’s Apple Brandy. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Will we see you in Louisville? Online registration closes on Nov. 21. |
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ACSA's 8th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show is less than two months away, and we can't wait to see you in-person Dec. 4-6 in Louisville, Kentucky! Get ready to join fellow producers and other industry experts to network, learn, and toast our incomparable, vibrant industry in Derby City.
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In this intimate course* during our convention, we will utilize common foods to help connect the dots and encourage the discussion about common faults like geosmin, acrolein, diacetyl, butyric acid, cresols, and lactic acid. This session—led by Ashley Barnes of The Spirits Group—will equip attendees to talk about what they taste, how to discuss and understand what they are tasting, and where the flavors of common faults are coming from. It will also address what to do to prepare if a staff responsible for tasting loses their sensory capabilities due to an event like COVID.
*Separate ticketed event (limited to 12 members)
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Our Virtual Education Program Was Made for You! |
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Unable to travel to our annual convention? Don’t miss out; join us for a shortened program you can access from anywhere! We are offering five hours of content spread over two days, including topics on safety, distribution, branding, and social media marketing.
ACSA Members: $249 per person (up to 3 people from the same distillery), $199 per person (4+ people from the same distillery)
When: Wednesday, November 3 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM ET & Thursday, November 4 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM ET
Sessions include:
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Turning Stillage into Value: One Aspect of the Sustainability Journey – Kurt Rosentrater (Iowa State/Distillers Grain Technology Council)
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Safety Topic TBD – Gary Yurt (Industrial Safety & Training Services)
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Naked Malt Whiskey – Jamie Burns (The Family Jones) and Dr. Brigid Meints (Oregon State University)
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How is Your Relationship With Your Distributor: Are You a Partner or a Pain? – Melissa Katrincic (Durham Distillery)
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How to Develop a Digital Presence That Drives Sales – Josh Jacobs (Speakeasy Co.)
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A Crash Course in Distillery Branding – Isaac Arthur and Cody Fague (CODO Design)
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The Ever-Changing Face of the On-Premise – Matthew Crompton (Nielsen CGA)
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Five Key Elements in Growing an Effective Safety Culture – Matt Stinchfield (Whalen Insurance/Brewers Association Safety Ambassador)
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From the Pages of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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Coping with the 'Candemic' |
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Find out how the ongoing shortage of cans is threatening the growth of ready-to-drink cocktail programs. |
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Lost Lantern Introduces Fall 2021 Collection of Single Casks |
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Lost Lantern, the new independent bottler of American whiskey that launched in late 2020, is pleased to announce its Fall 2021 collection featuring five limited-edition single casks. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Don Ciccio & Figli Reintroduces Karkadé Hibiscus Aperitif |
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Don Ciccio & Figli, a Washington, D.C.-based amaro maker, reintroduces its Karkadé aperitivo, with a new formulation and label. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Grand Teton Distillery Releases First Private Stock Whiskey |
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Driggs, Idaho-based Grand Teton Distillery announced the release of its first whiskey in a new series—Grand Teton Private Stock Straight Corn Whiskey. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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SunDaze Citrus RTDs Launch in Southern California |
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SunDaze, the citrus ready-to-drink canned cocktails, announces its launch in Southern California at PinkDot and Total Wine locations across Los Angeles County and nationwide (where legal) via direct-to-consumer shipping online. (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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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Stellum Spirits in Australia |
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Louisville, Kentucky-based Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) announced the expansion of its footprint in Australia with the introduction of Stellum Spirits. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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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 highlighting producers of craft spirits. Send an email to carason@americancraftspirits.org if you would like to be featured.
Oct. 27: Travis Goodman and Chas Marsh, Jackson Hole Still Works
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Read the September Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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In the latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine, we explore how craft distillers are embracing local ingredients to make vodkas that are anything but neutral; investigate a shortage of cans threatening the growth of ready-to-drink cocktail programs; check in with cocktail bars and restaurants as they navigate uncertainty; 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 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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