Welcome to the 111th issue of
Craft Spirits Weekly
, a service dedicated to bringing you 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 the American Craft Spirits Association.
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AB InBev Acquires San Diego's Cutwater Spirits
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Anheuser-Busch InBev is finally making an acquisition in San Diego, but it’s not a craft brewery. The world’s largest beer company today announced the purchase of fast-growing Cutwater Spirits, a craft distilling venture that was originally born inside of Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. (Brewbound)
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California's BevMo Pilots Robotic Whiskey Assistant
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The liquor store of the future is called SmartAisle
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and it’s here, and you can try it out—at least if you’re near one of five California BevMo locations piloting the new technology between now and the end of March. (The Whiskey Wash)
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NOLA Distilling Re-Opens with New Owner, Slightly Tweaked Name
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NOLA Distilling, the Riverside distillery that abruptly shut down operations last April to the dismay of fans of its signature Louisiana sweet potato vodka, is back up and running under new ownership and with a slightly tweaked name. (Eater New Orleans)
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In 2 Weeks:
Safety Management 101 in Orlando, Fla.
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Don’t miss our next safety regional program which takes place in sunny Orlando, Florida on March 7 and 8, 2019. This program is presented by Industrial Safety & Training Services, which provides strategic safety and consulting services to chemical, petrochemical, education, public emergency responders, power generation, construction, distillery, automotive, warehousing, hospital, environmental, maritime, gas drilling, transportation, other commercial and industrial clients across the US.
We have secured a discount room rate of $159 per night at Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista.
Topics covered will include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Record keeping (injury and illness)
- Differences between first aid/OSHA recordable
- Requirements of written policies (what OSHA expects)
- Hazard recognition
- Elements of a safety management program
- Regulatory training requirements
- Auditing and assessment skills
- General OSHA compliance
Here is what past registrants in Ohio, during the June 2018 program, are saying about Distillery Safety Management 101:
- “I thought it was exceptionally well done and I learned a lot, coming back inspired, invigorated, and ready to make our workplace safer and more compliant. ISTS did an amazing job, I really can’t say enough.”
- “I thought the training was extremely useful and I’d recommend it, along with any other ACSA seminar to anyone.”
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Virginia's Ironclad Distillery Launches Second Equity Crowdfunding Effort
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Ironclad Distillery Co. in downtown Newport News launched its second equity crowdfunding campaign on MicroVentures to grow its bourbon production and distribution. (Daily Press)
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Treaty Oak Distilling to Host Weekly Farmers Market
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Since opening its Dripping Springs location in 2015, Treaty Oak Distilling has been known as a destination for cocktails, beer and weekend events. In recent years, they’ve expanded the food offerings through Alice’s Restaurant and Rickhouse Bar, and starting next month, they’ll add a weekly farmers market to the line-up. (Austin360)
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Florida's Marlin & Barrel Distillery Inks Distribution Deal
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Marlin & Barrel Distillery is spinning the wheels on several expansion plans at once. On Feb. 5, the Fernandina Beach-based distillery announced a partnership with Jacksonville-based beverage wholesaler Champion Brands. (Jacksonville Business Journal)
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Sunday Sales Bill Passes West Virginia Senate
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The West Virginia Senate voted 22-11 to pass legislation on Monday that would allow Sunday retail sales of liquor in West Virginia—excluding Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. (Herald Mail Media)
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Texas's Devils River Whiskey Looks to Expand Nationwide
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Texas-based Devils River Whiskey finished 2018 delivering more than 30,000 cases and driving over 5,000 points of distribution across 12 states, and it does not look like the brand will be slowing down anytime soon. The Devils River Whiskey ownership group is looking to expand distribution across the entire country. (BevNet)
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New Hampshire's Fabrizia Spirits Moves to Larger Facility
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Building on strong sales momentum and growing product demand, limoncello producer Fabrizia Spirits is moving to a new space that will more than triple its footprint. (BevNet)
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