HEARTLAND WHISKEY COMPETITION | |
Register Your Whiskey by June 15 for Early-Bird Rates | |
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Discounted registration for the Heartland Whiskey Competition closes on June 15. Register your whiskey today to save 25% on each spirit entered!
ACSA Members*: $132 per spirit ($175 normally)
Non-Members: $147 per spirit ($195 normally)
*Members must login to receive discounted pricing.
Not a member? CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER!
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Detroit City Distillery, Detroit News Partner on Anniversary Bourbon | |
In celebration of The Detroit News’ 150th anniversary this year, its newsroom leaders have partnered with Detroit City Distillery to produce a one-of-a-kind bourbon that nods to the city’s prohibition history while fundraising for local charities. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
USPS Shipping Equity Act Reintroduced in Congress | |
In May, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3721) alongside Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and eight original House co-sponsors. This legislation would end the Prohibition-era ban that prevents the United States Postal Service (USPS) from shipping alcoholic beverages to consumers and allow them to ship directly from licensed producers and retailers to consumers over the age of 21, in accordance with state and local laws at the delivery location. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Samson & Surrey Names Elayne Duff Director of Brand Advocacy | |
Samson & Surrey announces that Elayne Duff will join the company as Director of Brand Advocacy. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Leading Spirits Trade Associations Update Advertising Guidelines Based on Newly Released Census Data | |
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), national trade associations representing the distilled spirits industry, increased the adult demographic placement standard in their respective advertising and marketing codes to reflect the 2020 U.S. Census data, showing that 73.8% of the U.S. population is 21 years of age and older. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Please note that ACSA offices will close at 1 p.m. ET each Friday through Labor Day. | |
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THE CRAFT SPIRITS PODCAST | |
Bruce Tyler of Weldon Mills Distillery | |
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Our latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is Bruce Tyler, the co-founder of Weldon Mills Distillery in Weldon, North Carolina. Tyler is a former active duty member of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps who opened the distillery with his friend and business partner Michael Hinderliter at the start of the pandemic in 2020. One year later, the distillery’s corn whiskey, Rockfish, claimed best in show at the Heartland Whiskey Competition.
In this episode, Tyler—who is also the vice president of the North Carolina Distillers Association—discusses the surprise of that Heartland honor; the distillery’s bourbon and other products; a second location in Durham; plans for a bed & breakfast near the distillery; an upcoming North Carolina bourbon and spirits festival; and more.
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ACSA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: Craft Spirits & Food Month | |
A Couple More Culinary Combos | |
This year ACSA is marking its 10th anniversary, and each month we're celebrating with a new initiative. Later this month, we'll be releasing an e-book (read more about that below). Last month, we welcomed Craft Spirits & Food Month and we recently received a few more items we wanted to share. If you have food and cocktail recipes, pairing suggestions or more and want to share them with us, please send a note to news@americancraftspirits.org. | |
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Coconut Rum Daiquiri & Aguachile Pairing
Jordan Cotton of Cotton & Reed in Washington, D.C., offered this pairing, based on a previous collaboration with D.C.-based chef Christian Irabien. Cotton says that the "notes of coconut and the unctuous coconut oil texture of our rum provide a soft balance" to the sharp spice of the aguachile—a shrimp-based Mexican dish similar to ceviche, but with a spicier kick.
"We make our Coconut Rum with just three ingredients—unaged rum, dried organic coconut flakes and sugar," Cotton notes. "The cocktail recipe is similarly straightforward."
Coconut Rum Daiquiri Recipe
2 oz. Cotton & Reed Coconut Rum
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake. Double strain into a coupe.
One of Irabien's signature aguachile recipes can be found here.
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Driftless Glen Distillery in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has a full restaurant and the Brandy Glazed Salmon has been a staple item on the menu for years. It features the distillery's 5 Year Reserve Brandy, which is aged in their own used bourbon barrels, making for a unique twist. | |
Also at Driftless Glen, Pasta alla Vodka is a newer dish on the menu. It features the distillery's Premium Vodka in a cream sauce, and, when combined with their house-made Italian meatballs, rigatoni pasta, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil and fresh parmesan cheese, is an unforgettable entrée. | |
Pre-Order 'The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery' E-Book | |
Later this month, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is launching an exclusive e-book, “The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery.” The peer-reviewed guide is a comprehensive compendium of expert insights detailing all of the tools and techniques that new distilleries need to get their businesses up and running and help ensure a prosperous future. In addition to serving as a textbook for craft spirits producers in their first one to three years in operation, it’s an invaluable resource for onboarding new members of your team, as well as a reference for existing staff to gain a more holistic view of how a distillery operates. | |
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Watch a Video Tribute to a Decade of ACSA
We celebrate the distiller's decade as the American Craft Spirits Association marks its 10th anniversary.
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Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. inaugurated its new furnace at its plant in Toluca, State of Mexico, thereby increasing its capacity to serve the perfumery and liquors segments by more than 50%. | |
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Read the May/June Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The May/June issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and is available for ACSA members and V.I.P. Lounge members ahead of our general subscribers. This issue examines obstacles and opportunities for U.S. distilleries producing agave spirits; the growing trend of state spirits boards; how to make your operations less vulnerable to cyberattacks; 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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