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This week, we're focusing on:
- New releases from Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., Driftless Glen Distillery and Shankar Distillers
- A crowdfunding campaign for Rob Masters and family
- A quick survey on RTD packaging and more
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LAST CALL: Complete the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey by Oct. 1 | |
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We know it's been a tough year for many craft spirit distilleries. Shouldn't our legislators get the insider's view as opposed to hearing only about the success of the big brands? It's time to make our economic stories heard and combat the narrative.
Complete the survey by Oct. 1! The Craft Spirits Data Project, introduced in 2016, provides the needed lens for regulators to evaluate the state of our small businesses. The survey closes soon, so the clock is ticking!
Discounted Convention Passes Available to Survey Participants
Because ACSA knows your challenges, we want to offer some relief. Anyone who completes the survey will be offered 5% off an attendee pass for ACSA's Annual Distillers Convention and Vendor Trade Show in Denver, February 26-28, 2024. A code will be sent once the survey closes. Five respondents will also be awarded a waiver of full convention registration fees through a random drawing!
You do not need to be a member of ACSA to complete the survey.
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Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. Introduces Hot Honey Rye | |
On Oct. 1, Purcellville, Virginia-based Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. will release its first new product in over half a decade: Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
A Member of the ACSA Family Needs Our Support | |
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A crowdfunding campaign has been created for Rob Masters (partner/head distiller for Denver-based The Family Jones) and his wife, Heather. As Rob and Heather are both fighting cancer, the campaign hopes to reduce their burdens and support their healing. Rob is a long-standing member of ACSA and has devoted substantial time and talent through serving on a number of ACSA committees since our inception in 2013.
According to the campaign, "funds will be used to meet needs like deductibles/copayments, things they need to support [their son] Henrik, things that provide comfort or make their lives a little easier."
ACSA sends its best wishes and hopes for healing to the Masters family.
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Driftless Glen Releases Third Pink-Label Bourbon to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research | |
For the third year in a row, Driftless Glen Distillery of Baraboo, Wisconsin, is releasing a limited-edition pink-label bourbon this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Shankar Distillers Launches New 102-Proof Bourbon | |
Varchas Spirits, an American, premium bourbon and whiskey brand produced by Troy, Michigan-based Shankar Distillers, has launched a new straight bourbon whiskey as a tribute to its home state. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Do you produce RTDs? We want to hear from you. | |
If you produce ready-to-drink cocktails, we'd like to hear from you. Please take our quick, two-question survey about RTD packaging. | |
King Coil Spirits to Open in Minnesota | |
King Coil Spirits—a craft distillery, cocktail bar and pizza restaurant—will open on Sept. 29 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The distillery was founded by the team at nearby Lake Monster Brewing, which launched in 2013. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
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Applications for Distillers and Mentors Closes Oct. 6
Uniquely created to bring diversity into our industry, the STEPUP Foundation offers underrepresented individuals hands-on training to learn our trade from the ground level up—and there's still time to be a part of the next class.
STEPUP seeks host distilleries to provide the venue in which to teach. The commitment could be as short as four weeks to host an intern, at zero cost to the distillery.
STEPUP also seeks mentors to provide an additional motivation, positive push and guidance to interns. Mentors can operate remotely, with a flexible schedule and no experience in mentorship is required.
If you’re on the edge wondering whether this volunteer opportunity is a good fit for you, watch our videos to hear from a previous host distillery and a mentor.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 6.
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Kings County Distillery Enters Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. | |
Brooklyn, New York-based Kings County Distillery is excited to announce the expansion of its distribution footprint to Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., with a partnership with Lanterna Distributors. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)
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Actor Dave Bautista Joins Devils River Whiskey Ownership Group | |
San Antonio-based Devils River Whiskey welcomes actor and producer Dave Bautista to its ownership team and as the newest member of its Devils Advocates: a group of Devils River Whiskey and bourbon enthusiasts involved in supporting the brand’s social responsibility efforts and overall mission. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)
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THE CRAFT SPIRITS PODCAST | |
Donnis Todd of Garrison Brothers Distillery | |
Our latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is Donnis Todd, the master distiller for Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas. With Todd leading bourbon production and hand-selecting each barrel, Garrison Brothers has earned more than 400 awards from around the world for its bourbon. That includes the distillery’s vaunted Cowboy Bourbon, an annual release that comes from Todd’s and founder Dan Garrison’s favorite barrels. Garrison Brothers will release this year’s 140.9 proof expression this Saturday at a special event at the distillery. | |
Announcing ACSA's Legislative Fly-In: Come Let Your Voice Be Heard | |
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ACSA's Legislative Fly-In on Capitol Hill is back—and in person—this Nov. 7-9!
Register here to let your voice be heard before members of Congress and meet with senior leadership from TTB. This event is complimentary to all members who want to help educate Congress on issues facing our small business manufacturing sector. No experience is necessary—we will provide a full briefing and get you up to speed on issues that can change our economic landscape.
Plus, we've negotiated a terrific room rate, so come experience all that Washington, D.C., has to offer. The agenda will include a welcome reception on Tuesday night, a full day of Capitol Hill briefings and meetings, and a Hill evening closing reception in which your own spirits may be poured.
More details to follow but REGISTER NOW!
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First-ever American Craft Spirits Festival Scheduled for October | |
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This year ACSA is marking its 10th anniversary, and each month we're celebrating with a new initiative. On October 26, the country’s top craft spirits producers will be pouring for consumers and select members of the trade during the first-ever American Craft Spirits Festival at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Chicago. We expect over 50 distilleries and hundreds of attendees!
The event will feature education by industry leaders as well as an opportunity for
sponsors to connect with distilleries during trade-only festival hours. An exclusive ACSA-published Cocktail Booklet featuring recipes from participating distilleries will also be distributed to all attendees.
Stay tuned for details on tickets. And if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities and/or advertising in the Cocktail Booklet, please contact Annette Schnur at sales@americancraftspirits.org,
631-478-9488 for more details and to secure your participation.
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Seattle-based Copperworks Distilling Co. is commemorating the fourth annual Craft Malt Week with a new single cask release, Single Cask No. 442. | |
La Crosse Distilling Co. of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is pleased to embark on the second year of partnership with the Green Bay Packers. | |
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Read the Sept./Oct. Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The September/October issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here! This issue includes:
- A cover story exploring what motivates brandy makers in such a challenging category
- An outlook for the upcoming OND season
- A primer on distilling with whey
- A closer look at the distilling scene in Chicago, and much more!
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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. | |
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! | |
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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