Vol. 328

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:

New releases from Lost Lantern, Copperworks Distilling Co. and 503 Distilling
The call for presentations for ACSA's next convention
Early-bird rates for the Heartland Whiskey Competition
And much more!

HEARTLAND WHISKEY COMPETITION

Last Call for Early-Bird Rates: Register Your Whiskey by June 15

Want to earn bragging rights for your whiskey made with corn? The Heartland Whiskey Competition is now accepting entries. Register your whiskey by today, June 15, to save 25% on each spirit entered. And please note that members must login to receive discounted pricing.

NEED TO KNOW

Showcase Your Expertise: Call for Presentations Now Open!

ACSA is thrilled to invite you to participate in our highly anticipated 11th Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade show in Denver, Colorado, February 26-28, 2024. This event will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas, and insights that push the boundaries of innovation and foster collaborative growth.

We are now accepting submissions for presentations from individuals passionate about making a difference in the craft spirits industry through their expertise. Whether you have groundbreaking research, unique perspectives, or lessons learned that you'd like to share, we encourage you to seize this opportunity and contribute to our convention’s success. Submit your proposals today and be part of an incredible lineup of speakers who will inspire, educate, and ignite meaningful conversations!

We eagerly await your submissions, which are due by July 21, 2023.

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Lost Lantern Shines Light on Bourbon with Summer Releases

For its summer release, Weybridge, Vermont-based Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American Whiskey founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, decided to shine a light on the depth and breadth of bourbon. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

Copperworks Releases Single Cask No. 7-2

For the first time, Copperworks Distilling Co. of Seattle has released a single cask whiskey matured in one of its own refilled casks. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

503 Distilling Unveils Rhubarb Whiskey Smash

Portland, Oregon-based 503 Distilling has released its newest craft cocktail in a can, Rhubarb Whiskey Smash. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

National Honey Board Shares Pollinator Week Tips

Honey bees are responsible for a third of the food we consume as Americans, thanks to their ability to pollinate some of our favorite fruit, vegetables and nuts, such as broccoli, avocados, apples, watermelons and almonds. Their heroic pollination efforts are celebrated during Pollinator Week, which runs from June 19-25. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

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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.

In days, 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

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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

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association celebrated National Bourbon Day with the launch of a new campaign that showcases all the ways that bourbon and Kentucky are stronger together.

The Craft Maltsters Guild is seeking a new executive director to grow the organization in size and influence.

Eastside Distilling of Portland, Oregon, announces positive business and financial updates.

O.K.I. Bourbon announces expansion into Texas, Florida and Illinois.

Prestige-Ledroit of Maryland is thrilled to announce its newest supplier, Rock Town Distillery.

Heritage Distilling Co., of Gig Harbor, Washington, announced its outstanding achievements at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Awards.

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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.

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.)