Welcome to the 235th 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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Survey Responses Due Saturday |
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Help ACSA Provide Input on Economic Competition in the Spirits Industry |
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The American Craft Spirits Association needs your help to guide our input on economic competition in the spirits industry.
President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order on promoting competition in the American economy, which included a section on beverage alcohol. Pursuant to the order, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued a request for information to solicit input regarding the current market structure and conditions of competition in the American markets for beer, wine, and spirits, including an assessment of any threats to competition and barriers to new entrants. TTB's deadline for responses is Aug. 18.
ACSA plans to submit the collective input of craft distillers for the report. To help us better understand your needs, please complete the following survey by no later than midnight on Saturday, Aug. 7.
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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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Talnua Releases Two New Expressions of American Single Pot Still Whiskey |
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Talnua Distillery of Arvada, Colorado, is releasing two new expressions: Virgin White Oak Cask and Bourbon Cask & Stave Series. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Announcing the Release of the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey |
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Lots of people want to know what is happening in the spirits industry. There is ample data available on the large brands and big spirits houses. What about craft spirits producers? 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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Pennington Distilling Co. Announces Two Hires |
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Pennington Distilling Co., an award-winning spirits company based in Nashville, announces two new additions to the team. Dana Crawford has joined as the marketing & special events director, and Zach Taylor has joined as the head distiller. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits Podcast: Ashby Marshall of Spirit Works Distillery |
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In the latest episode of The Craft Spirits Podcast, Ashby Marshall of Spirit Works Distillery talks about the distillery’s products, Spirit Works’ mostly female distilling team, and how backgrounds in environmental work prepared her and her husband, Timo, for running a craft distillery. (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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Garrison Brothers, Texas Monthly Crown Bartender of the Year |
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Garrison Brothers Distillery, established in 2006 as Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery, and Texas Monthly, have announced the 2021 Bourbon Brawl Bartender of the Year: Josh Davey. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Register for Upcoming Webinars |
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New Liberty Distillery Releases Two New Kinsey Spirits |
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Philadelphia-based New Liberty Distillery is thrilled to formally announce the release of two new premium spirits to the Kinsey brand. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Brush Creek Distillery Expands to Texas and Colorado |
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Brush Creek Distillery of Saratoga, Wyoming, announced today the launch of its first line of Brush Creek spirits into Texas and Colorado—the first markets outside of the distillery’s home state. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Spirit Hub Welcomes Former Shipt Executive to Advisory Role |
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Chicago-based Spirit Hub recently announced the hiring of David Toomey, a veteran of online grocery and household goods platform Shipt, to a newly established role as executive advisor, effective Aug. 1. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Thirstie recently announced two-hour delivery service in major markets and retail expansion throughout the country. (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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