Welcome to the 228th 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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Tariffs on U.S. Rum, Brandy and Vodka Suspended for Five Years |
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This week, the U.S. reached separate deals with the U.K. and EU in the WTO Boeing-Airbus Dispute, which includes agreements to suspend all tariffs imposed in connection with the disputes for five years.
The tariff suspension applies to rum, brandy and vodka from the U.S. From the U.K., it applies to single malt Scotch whisky, single malt Irish whiskey from Northern Ireland, liqueurs and cordials, and certain wines from the U.K. From the EU, it applies to liqueurs and cordials from Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain, on certain Cognacs and other grape brandies from France and Germany.
Note that this agreement does not address the EU and U.K. tariffs on American Whiskeys, which are related to a separate dispute on steel and aluminum. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Du Nord Craft Spirits Supports Plans to Unionize |
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Minneapolis-based Du Nord Craft Spirits announced that it voluntarily recognizes and supports its production team’s plans to unionize and has signed an agreement that recognizes UNITE HERE! Local 17, AFL-CIO as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Coppercraft Distillery Releases Gin in Partnership with Detroit Tigers |
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Coppercraft Distillery of Holland, Michigan, announced the release of an exclusive gin crafted in partnership with the Detroit Tigers. Social 416 Gin is made with 13 botanicals and blades of bluegrass, the same bluegrass that can be found in Comerica Park. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Enter Two Spirits, Get Third Free! |
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Registration for the third biennial Heartland Whiskey Competition is now open. The competition is open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill. Top mixologists, brand ambassadors and whiskey aficionados will judge the competition.
Through June 30, enter two of your spirits and get the third one free!
The deadline for entries is July 14 with a spirits delivery deadline of July 18.
This competition is generously sponsored by the following state corn association marketing boards. ACSA extends very special thanks to all of them for their support.
- Colorado Corn Administrative Committee
- Illinois Corn Marketing Board
- Indiana Corn Marketing Council
- Iowa Corn Promotion Board
- Kansas Corn Commission
- Kentucky Corn Promotion Council
- Ohio Corn Marketing Program
- The Corn Marketing Program Of Michigan
- Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council
- Missouri Corn Merchandising Council
- Nebraska Corn Growers Association
- New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association
- Corn Growers Association of North Carolina
- North Dakota Corn Council
- Texas Corn Producers
- Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
- Tennessee Corn Promotion Council
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State 38 Distilling Announces New Name for Agave Spirits Line |
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State 38 Distilling of Golden, Colorado, announced a new bottle, label and name for its agave spirits line: Hacedor. The name translates to “maker,” which speaks to the entrepreneurial spirit of State 38’s owners and those that pursue their passions. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Whiskarita Recognized as Fifth Trademarked Cocktail in U.S. |
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This summer, both margarita enthusiasts and whiskey aficionados can enjoy a new spin on a classic margarita recipe: a Whiskarita, using Distillery 291 Colorado Whiskey’s Fresh Whiskey. The Colorado Springs-based distillery, which first started making the unaged whiskey cocktail for events in 2011, recently received word that the cocktail is now recognized as the fifth trademarked cocktail recipe in the United States. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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USBG National Charity Foundation to Host Social Responsibility Symposium |
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The USBG National Charity Foundation announces it will host a Social Responsibility Symposium August 2-4, 2021. The virtual symposium aims to address diversity and inclusion, interpersonal violence, stress recognition and management, and many other topics related to personal and team development that may be applicable to people who work in the hospitality industry. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Spirits Companies Merge as Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc. |
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Prost Beverage Co., RF Kettle Co.and Two Trees Distilling Co. announced they are merging under a newly formed parent company, Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc. with headquarters in Fletcher, North Carolina. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Boardroom Spirits Kicks Off Summer with New RTDs |
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Boardroom Spirits of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is releasing two, new seasonal bottled cocktails just in time for summer. The Peach Cinnamon Sour and Passion Fruit Punch are bursting with fruit flavors, are naturally gluten-free, made with all-natural ingredients, and available for purchase today. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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Foundry Distilling, Surly Brewing Create Furious Whiskey |
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Foundry Distilling Co. of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Surly Brewing Co. of Minneapolis have collaborated to create Furious Whiskey, distilled from the wort of Surly’s Furious IPA beer. This whiskey will be released on July 10. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Access Assets to Advocate for DtC |
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ACSA has a collection of resources for guilds and distilleries to advocate for DtC changes, including a postcard to send to legislators, model guidelines necessary for elements of a model DtC bill, talking points and FAQs about DtC. |
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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
August 25th: Travis Goodman and Chas Marsh, Jackson Hole Still Works
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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 Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The American Craft Spirits Association proudly presents the May 2021 issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine. In our cover story, distillers around the nation weigh in on their adventures with heirloom corn. As our editor in chief writes, "Many, perhaps most, of you don’t work with heirloom corn (or even make whiskey, for that matter), but the piece is about all of you. That’s because craft spirits, regardless of what fermentable substrate you use, is an heirloom industry."
This issue also includes:
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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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