Help Us Tell Your Story: Complete the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey | |
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If you are a distillery owner and/or operator, we need your assistance to complete the 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project!
The results from this annual study—brought to you in conjunction with our valued partner, Park Street—help us share your success and struggles with:
- Members of Congress
- The media
- Financial institutions
- Guilds and more
But we can't do it without you. We need your help to know what economic health is today compared to last year.
Please complete this survey as soon as possible, or share this link with those within your distillery who best understand and have access to the state of the economics of running your business. As always, the information is reported out in the aggregate, so your privacy will be secure.
If you have questions, please contact ACSA's CEO at margie@americancraftspirits.org.
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STEPUP Applications Due Sept. 15 | |
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STEPUP (Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals) provides underserved and underrepresented individuals with hands-on training and education, encouragement and opportunities to enter the spirits community through a comprehensive internship program like no other in the alcohol beverage industry.
Working with distilleries and wholesalers throughout the United States, STEPUP provides a comprehensive, hands-on training program with a living stipend and provides job exposure for those of different races, color, national origins, abilities, genders and sexual orientations.
Do you want to help us diversify the spirits industry? Are you willing to open your doors to an inquisitive learner from an underrepresented community? Become a Host Distillery or Wholesaler!
Do you often listen to your friends and colleagues and offer advice? Are you a natural at providing encouragement? Become a Mentor!
Are you or do you know an underrepresented person who is passionate about the spirits industry, but doesn’t know where to start? Become an Intern!
Still wondering whether this opportunity is a good fit for you? Check out these testimonial videos from those already immersed in the program as DSPs or mentors.
If you or someone you know might be a good fit as an intern, mentor, host DSP or wholesaler, please apply TODAY at stepupinternship.org. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15.
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Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. has reached an agreement to acquire Georgetown, Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Bourbon Women Announces Finalists for Inaugural Women of Whiskey Awards | |
Bourbon Women has unveiled the esteemed finalists for the inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards, presented in collaboration with the Bourbon Women Foundation. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Barrels & Billets Joins The Kentucky Bourbon Trail | |
Louisville, Kentucky-based Barrels & Billets has joined the Kentucky Distillers’ Association as a craft member. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Grand Teton Distillery Hires Area Sales Manager | |
Driggs, Idaho-based Grand Teton Distillery announced its newest hire, Scott Kelch, joining the team in a newly created position as area sales manager. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Shelter Distilling Releases Lowlands Agave | |
Shelter Distilling of Mammoth Lakes, California, this week announced the release of a new spirit: Lowlands Agave. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
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THE CRAFT SPIRITS PODCAST | |
Gina Holman of J. Carver Distillery | |
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Our latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is ACSA’s president Gina Holman. She is also a founding partner of J. Carver Distillery in Waconia, Minnesota; an ISG certified sommelier; and the vice president of the Minnesota Distillers Guild.
In this episode, Holman discusses her start in the spirits industry, the origins of J. Carver Distillery, the evolution of American craft spirits, her priorities as president of ACSA, what drives her to volunteer, and much more.
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Celebrating National Rum Day | |
Heartland Whiskey Competition Medalists to be Announced Soon | |
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Recently,16 judges headed to StilL 630 in St. Louis to evaluate nearly 200 spirits from 70 distilleries in the Fourth Biennial Heartland Whiskey Competition. ACSA once again facilitated the competition, which is sponsored by 21 state corn marketing associations, to recognize whiskeys that include corn as an ingredient.
We extend our gratitude to all of the judges, the state corn marketing associations, StilL 630 for generously hosting and Stumpy's Spirits Distillery for its support.
Medalists will be announced at the end of August.
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W Aspen of Aspen, Colorado, is continuing its successful bar takeover series with the next installment featuring Three Dots and a Dash for an exclusive two-day pop up. | |
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ACSA Launches 'Starting a Distillery' E-book
We are thrilled to announce that our e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," is now available!
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.
The e-book also serves as:
- A textbook for craft spirits producers in their first one to three years in operation
- An invaluable resource for onboarding new members of your team
- A reference for existing staff to gain a more holistic view of how a distillery operates
ACSA members, please note that you must be logged in to our website to receive discounted pricing.
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The July/August issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine explores current barrel supply challenges, alternative packaging, cold-peated whiskey and much more. It also offers an exclusive excerpt from the new e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," as well as the latest SipSource whiskey volume figures in Data Distilled.
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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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