Welcome to the 236th 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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Silverback Releases Small Batch Bourbon, Celebrates Seventh Anniversary |
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Afton, Virginia-based Silverback Distillery announced the release of a new small batch whiskey that will coincide with the distillery’s seventh anniversary. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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ACSA to Host Judging of Craft Spirits Awards Ceremony on August 24 |
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ACSA is excited to announce that we will host a virtual awards ceremony for our Judging of Craft Spirits on August 24. Please save the date and register to join us via Zoom on August 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. MT / 4:30 p.m. PT to celebrate our craft spirits industry and raise a glass to all of the awards recipients. Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery (Hye, Texas) will emcee and announce Best of Show and all of the medalists in the following categories:
- Whiskey
- Gin
- Rum
- Vodka & Grain Spirits
- Brandy
- Distilled Specialty Spirits
- RTD
Also, please stay tuned for an announcement on the medalists for our Heartland Whiskey Competition.
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Flavorman Appoints New COO and CSO |
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Flavorman, a leading beverage development company, announced that Scott Weddle and Peter Eberle have been named chief operating officer (COO) and chief strategy officer (CSO). (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Have you completed the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey? |
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The American Craft Spirits Association, with its hand-selected partner, Park Street, announces the release of the chief economic data study for craft spirits producers: Craft Spirits Data Project Survey. The survey is shorter this year and is now ready for your feedback. Don’t delay in providing your feedback to this all-important effort.
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Enter the Second Annual Craft Spirits Packaging Awards |
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The American Craft Spirits Association and CRAFT SPIRITS magazine are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the second annual Craft Spirits Packaging Awards. Sponsored by the Glass Packaging Institute, the competition celebrates excellence and creativity in the design of craft spirits labels and packaging. Medalists will be announced at ACSA’s Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show this December and will be featured in the January 2022 issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine.
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Old Dominick to Release Whiskey Sporting Memphis Tigers Colors |
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Old Dominick Distillery of Memphis, Tennessee, will be releasing a limited-edition bottle of Huling Station Straight Bourbon Whiskey featuring the team colors of the University of Memphis—Tigers blue and gray—on the front and back label. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Ghost Coast Distillery Earns Silver Medal for Peach Whiskey |
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Ghost Coast Distillery of Savannah, Georgia, was awarded a Silver medal, 87 points for its Peach Whiskey by the Beverage Testing Institute. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Plot Your Path to Our Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show |
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After recently hosting the 2021 Heartland Whiskey Competition at the Galt House Hotel and immersing ourselves in Derby City, we're more excited than ever to see you (and Louisville) again in early December for ACSA's 8th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show. Although the convention is four months away, you can now take a glance at the schedule and begin plotting your journey through educational presentations, our trade show and more. |
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Grand Teton Distillery Announces Expansion |
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Grand Teton Distillery of Driggs, Idaho, announced its plans to open a new tasting room, adjacent to the distillery this winter. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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Oak & Eden Re-releases Seasonal Caribbean Rum-infused Rye |
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Dallas-based whiskey producer Oak & Eden has announced the re-release of its summer seasonal whiskey, Rye & Rumba. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Motörhead Releases Ace of Spades Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
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Brew Pipeline recently announced the launch of Motörhead Ace of Spades Bourbon, its latest collaboration with rock legends, Motörhead. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits Completes Acquisition Of Nickel Dime Syrups |
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Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits, a woman-owned artisan beverage company based in Oakland, California, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nickel Dime Syrups—a portfolio of craft cocktail syrups made in California from all-natural ingredients. (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.
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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, 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 July 2021 issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine! In our cover story, we profile craft liqueur producers who are tuning in to the evolving tastes of consumers. This issue also includes stories on honey spirits, light whiskey and much more!
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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