Welcome to the 213th 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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8 Days Left to Register for ACSA's Judging of Craft Spirits |
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Time is running out to enter ACSA's 8th Annual Judging of Craft Spirits. If you haven't already registered, act now to find out if your spirits will take the gold in the categories of Vodka/Grain, Gin, Brandy, Rum, Ready-to-Drink, Whiskey, and Specialty Spirits.
Registration closes on March 12 and all spirits must be received by March 17.
The competition is open to all producers of craft spirits in the United States. Due to COVID-19 we will not be accepting international entries in this year's competition.
FEES FOR ACSA MEMBERS
Late Riser: $275 per entry
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U.S. and U.K. Announce Four-Month Suspension of Tariffs |
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The United States and the United Kingdom today released a joint statement announcing a four-month suspension of tariffs related to the ongoing large civilian aircraft dispute. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Still Austin Whiskey Co. Releases Packaging Rebrand for its American Gin |
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Still Austin Whiskey Co. has released a full packaging rebrand for its signature American Gin, the first rye gin made in the Lone Star State. The 100% handmade gin is crafted from a custom base of 70% Brasetto rye and 30% non-GMO white corn provided by Texas farmers. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Westward Announces 2nd Annual Women of Westward Release |
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Westward, a single malt reimagined and American whiskey elevated, is celebrating its second annual Women of Westward release honoring International Women’s Day (March 8), Women’s History Month (March), and the brand’s ongoing commitment to female leadership in the spirits industry. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Prohibition Distillery Rebrands as Do Good Spirits |
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Award-winning craft spirits producer Prohibition Distillery announces its rebrand to Do Good Spirits. Located in Roscoe, New York, Prohibition was established in 2009 as an ode to America’s bootlegging heritage. The new name encapsulates the distillery’s simple, yet powerful, core mission and ethos: “Do Good.” (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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AVEC Celebrates Women’s History Month with Female-Owned Brands
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In honor of Women’s History Month, black female co-founded AVEC premium mixers has partnered up with four female-owned spirits brands to celebrate each of their rich narratives, including 21 Seeds Tequila, HH Bespoke Spirits, Harridan Vodka and Uncle Nearest Whiskey, with special bundles and cocktail recipes for toasting all March long. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Wigle Whiskey Introduces Saffron Negroni Bottled Cocktail |
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Pittsburgh-based Wigle Whiskey announces the release of its Saffron Negroni Bottled Cocktail. Wigle’s take on this classic cocktail comes in at 30% alcohol and combines 3 Wigle spirits: Wigle Saffron Amaro, Wigle Dutch-style Gin and Wigle Amaro Vermut, a sweet vermouth. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Golden Moon Claims Awards from Gin Magazine |
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Golden Moon Distillery of Golden, Colorado, recently earned two honors in the Gin Magazine Awards 2021. Golden Moon Speakeasy (the distillery’s tasting room in downtown Golden) was named Bar of the Year and Golden Moon Distillery received the honor of Highly Commended for Distiller of the Year. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Garrison Brothers Earns Honors at San Diego Challenge |
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Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas, has taken seven top honors at the 39th annual San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge. The awards, announced last week, gave Hye-based Garrison Brothers seven new honors for its handcrafted bourbon including a Double Gold for its Small Batch 2020 which scored 97 points. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Sagamore Spirit Releases Tequila Finish Rye |
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Struggling with that age-old question, “whiskey or tequila”? Sagamore Spirit says why not both? With the calendar counting down to Cinco de Mayo, the award-winning distiller announced the release of its newest limited-edition rye whiskey that brings the best of both worlds: Sagamore Spirit Distiller’s Select Tequila Finish. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Root Shoot Malting Releases Malted Heritage Oland Wheat |
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Root Shoot Malting of Loveland, Colorado, recently announced the release of a rare malted heritage grain, Ölandsvete, or Oland Wheat. This passion project has been more than two years in the making and resulted from a cross-sector collaboration inspired by family history. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Brush Creek Appoints Philip Mundt as Head Distiller, Production Manager |
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Brush Creek Distillery, a small-batch distiller set in Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, announced in February that Philip Mundt has been appointed as head distiller and production manager. (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. 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
March 10th: Jason Zeno, Porch Jam
March 17th: TBA
March 24th: Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall, High Wire Distilling Co.
March 31st: Richard Patrick, Cathead Distillery
April 7th: Pia Carusone, Republic Restoratives
April 14, Scott Mayer, Blended Family Spirits
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503 Distilling Releases Huckleberry Lemonade RTD |
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Artisanal craft distillery 503 Distilling of Oregon City, Oregon, has launched a new flavor in its portfolio of ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails. I’m Your Huckleberry Lemonade features 503 Vodka infused with handpicked Idaho wild huckleberries and then blended with fresh-squeezed lemonade. The cocktail is packaged in single 12-ounce cans and four-packs. (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 March Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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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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