Welcome to the 270th 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 Historic Election Results |
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The American Craft Spirits Association this week announced the re-election of Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. (VA) as the President of the Board of Directors, and Gina Holman, of J. Carver Distillery (MN) and Jessica Lemmon of Cart/Horse Distilling (PA) have also been elected as the organization’s Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer, respectively. The elections mark a first in drinks industry history, as a 100% women-identifying-led board will steer a national trade association. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Spirits Industry Launches DtC Campaign in Vermont |
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ACSA was among the organizations to join forces with the Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont to launch “Ship My Spirits,” a grassroots coalition with the common goal of modernizing the spirits marketplace by allowing direct-to-consumer shipping of distilled spirits, in Vermont. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Hardshore Distilling Co. Announces Gin Launches |
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Hardshore Distilling Co. of Portland, Maine, announced the U.S. launch of its award-winning, green herb-forward gin, including both its flagship Hardshore Original and the new Hardshore North Oak Barrel Rested edition. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Marble Distilling Co. Releases Sustainability Report in Honor of Earth Day |
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Marble Distilling Co. of Carbondale, Colorado, is combating climate crisis and has released its first sustainability report outlining 2021 accomplishments and 2022 goals. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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New Riff Distillery Adds Barrel Warehouse in Northern Kentucky |
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Newport, Kentucky-based New Riff Distilling announced construction of a new barrel warehouse facility in Silver Grove, Kentucky, a short drive from the distillery and existing warehouse. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Do you need glass bottles? |
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The American Craft Spirits Association is aware that many of its members are experiencing supply chain disruptions, particularly with glass bottles. In partnership with the Glass Packaging Institute, we have identified several glass bottle manufacturers willing to sell additional stock bottles (closures are not included) as a benefit to ACSA voting members.
Click below to see what is available now to reserve by the pallet on a first-come, first-served basis for ACSA members.
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Register for the 9th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show |
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We're headed to New Orleans on July 21-24, 2022, for the 9th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show. ACSA is planning a stellar convention with three-plus days in the Crescent City, where you will gain from tailored educational content from subject matter experts and be given opportunities to mix and mingle with suppliers and friends in our craft spirits community! |
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Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery Unveils Expansion Plan |
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Riding high from the successful opening of his Page, Arizona, location of Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery, founder, John Peasley, has his sights set on a massive expansion plan at the flagship location in Williams. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Du Nord Social Spirits Expands into Atlanta Metro Area |
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Minneapolis-based Du Nord Social Spirits is rapidly growing and is now expanding into the Atlanta Metro. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Cedar Ridge Distillery Expands Midwest Distribution |
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Cedar Ridge Distillery of Swisher, Iowa, announced that Johnson Brothers will become the exclusive distributor of its brand in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Indiana. In Illinois and Missouri, Cedar Ridge will align with Breakthru Beverage Group to further expand the brand’s distribution. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Berlin Packaging Claims 12 Package of the Year Awards |
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Chicago-based Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest hybrid packaging supplier, received 12 awards from the 2022 National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) Packaging Awards, the most given to a single supplier. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Hanna Lee Communications Announces Bartender Travel Scholarship |
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New York-based Hanna Lee Communications announced the 2022 HLC Global Bartender Travel Scholarship. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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San Diego Spirits Festival Returns Sept. 24 and 25 |
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The San Diego Spirits Festival is shaking things up for its 13th year with a move to the newly-renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (MCASD). (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Read the March/April Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and it includes stories on heirloom rye, planning for the next crisis, contract considerations during the supply chain disruption and much more!
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Join Us in the V.I.P. Lounge |
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Our V.I.P. Lounge members received the March/April issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine early, and our $40- and $60-per-year supporters were invited to join craft spirits icon Lance Winters of St. George Spirits for a virtual happy hour. To unlock additional bonuses, like a set of CRAFT SPIRITS-branded Glencairn glasses, join us in the V.I.P. Lounge today.
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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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ACSA Starts Facebook Group for Voting Members |
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In an effort to use the platforms that you most often use, ACSA started a private Facebook group for voting members only (open to all employees of member DSPs). The group will be an environment to not only ask questions without judgement, but to provide input and feedback to colleagues based upon members’ experiences and best practices. If you would like to be added to the group, please send an email to carason@americancraftspirits.org.
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The ACSA PAC Needs Your Support |
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ACSA’s public policy advocacy on behalf of its members is critical to making sure our community’s voice is heard on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures. A crucial piece of this strategy is a strong Political Action Committee (PAC) and to maintain this presence, we need your support, particularly during a mid-term election year.
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The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered nonprofit 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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ACSA would like to thank all of our annual sponsors and our key supporters of education. We are grateful for all of your support throughout the year. Cheers! |
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