Vol. 327

From the editors of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine, Craft Spirits Weekly is produced by the American Craft Spirits Association for its members. Not a member? Join our community of craft spirits producers.

This week, we're focusing on:

A new release from J. Carver Distillery
The passing of Diageo's CEO
Early-bird rates for the Heartland Whiskey Competition
And much more!

HEARTLAND WHISKEY COMPETITION

Want to earn bragging rights for your whiskey made with corn? The Heartland Whiskey Competition is now accepting entries. Register your whiskey today to save 25% on each spirit entered, and please note that members must login to receive discounted pricing.

NEED TO KNOW

J. Carver Distillery Unveils 7 Year Runestone Straight Rye Whiskey

J. Carver Distillery of Waconia, Minnesota, announced the limited release of a whiskey that embodies the unique flavors of Minnesota grains and barrels. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes Dies at 63

Following a brief illness, Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes passed away at the age of 63, the company announced on Wednesday. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery Appoints Jennifer Smith as SVP of Sales

Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery in Kula, Maui, Hawaii, announces the appointment of industry veteran Jennifer Smith as senior vice president of sales and member of the executive leadership team effective June 1. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

291 Colorado Whiskey Named Breakout Distiller of the Year

291 Colorado Whiskey of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been awarded the title of Breakout Distiller of the Year at the 2023 ASCOT Awards. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

ACSA Summer Hours

Please note that ACSA offices will close at 1 p.m. ET each Friday through Labor Day.

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Order 'The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery' E-Book

This year ACSA is marking its 10th anniversary, and each month we're celebrating with a new initiative.

Next week, we are 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 for new distilleries
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

The e-book will arrive electronically on Friday, June 16.

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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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IN THE KNOW

Riverbend Malt House of Asheville, North Carolina, now has a limited quantity of malted Hickory King Corn available for purchase.

Louisville, Kentucky-based Barrell Craft Spirits is excited to announce the inaugural offering of its contract bottling services and barrel storage.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced plans to refresh its Kentucky Bourbon Trail branding assets.

CRAFT SPIRITS MAGAZINE

Read the May/June Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine

The May/June issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and 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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THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

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.)