Welcome to the 238th 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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ACSA Announces Judging of Craft Spirits Medalists |
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The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the nation’s only national registered non-profit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, announced the winners of its 8th Annual Judging of Craft Spirits, who were honored during a livestream awards ceremony on Tuesday. Medalists were hand-selected among a pool just shy of 550 entrants. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Please Give Us 10 Minutes to Complete the Craft Spirits Data Project |
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Now in its sixth year, the Craft Spirits Data Project is the chief economic data study for craft spirits producers—but we cannot do it without you. We need your help to provide hard data on what really happened to the craft spirits industry in 2020 during a tremendous year of change. This survey is shorter than years past, and your feedback is vital to our mission to elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers.
Please do not delay—take the survey by NO LATER THAN SEPT. 1.
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Boot Hill Promotes Stephanie Nestor to Head Distiller |
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Boot Hill Distillery of Dodge City, Kansas, this week announced the appointment of Stephanie Nestor as head distiller. Nestor, a native of Columbus, Ohio, joined the team in 2019 as an assistant distiller. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Glacier Distilling Co. Announces Release of 10-year-old Whiskey |
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Glacier Distilling Co. of Coram, Montana, is proud to announce the upcoming release of a 10 year-old expression of its award winning North Fork rye whiskey. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Widow Jane Adds Lucky Thirteen Bourbon to Year-round Offerings |
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Widow Jane Distillery announces today that it has added Lucky Thirteen Bourbon to its range of year-round offerings. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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The Craft Spirits Podcast: Chris Montana and Maria Kustritz |
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In the latest episode of The Craft Spirits Podcast, Chris Montana and Maria Kustritz of Minneapolis-based Du Nord Craft Spirits looked back on a dramatic year for the country, Minneapolis, and the distillery. They also discussed the dynamics of the team at Du Nord, what it was like for Montana to speak virtually before congress this summer, and some updates about ACSA’s STEPUP Foundation.
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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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Tamworth Distilling Releases White Mountain Lemonade |
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Tamworth Distilling of Tamworth, New Hampshire, announced the release of White Mountain Lemonade, a new line of sparkling, tart and tangy canned cocktails made with real distilled vodka and natural lemon flavors. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Plot Your Path to Our Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show |
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We're more excited than ever to see you in Louisville, Kentucky, in early December for ACSA's 8th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show. Take a glance at the schedule and begin plotting your journey through educational presentations, our trade show and more. |
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Ogden’s Own Appoints Mark Fine to Lead its Future |
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Ogden’s Own Distillery of Ogden, Utah, has appointed seasoned wine and spirits industry veteran Mark Fine as successor to retiring co-founder and president Steve Conlin. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Social Hour Launches Three New Cocktails and Reveals New Packaging |
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Social Hour Cocktails of Brooklyn, New York, has announced the launch of three new cocktail expressions. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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BCB Reunited Beverage Industry |
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Bar Convent Brooklyn returned to New York City on August 17-18 to reunite the beverage industry together following last year’s virtual Global Bar Week. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Honkaku Spirits Launches Shochu Portfolio |
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Honkaku Spirits this summer announced the U.S. launch of its shochu portfolio, which highlights the spectrum of Japan’s traditional koji-fermented spirit. (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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