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Vol. 311

From the editors of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine, Craft Spirits Weekly is produced by the American Craft Spirits Association for its members. This week, we're sending this to a wider audience because of special news. Not a member? Click here to join.


This week, we're focusing on the medalists from the Craft Spirits Packaging Awards; new releases from Westward Whiskey and GrandTen Distilling; and more!

NEED TO KNOW

Medals Presented for Third Annual Craft Spirits Packaging Awards

The American Craft Spirits Association and CRAFT SPIRITS magazine recently announced the medalists of their third annual Craft Spirits Packaging Awards, which celebrates the best in craft spirits labels and packaging. The awards, which are sponsored by the Glass Packaging Institute, were announced Feb.11 during a ceremony at ACSA’s 10th Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

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Westward Whiskey Introduces Sauternes Cask

Westward Whiskey of Portland, Oregon, introduced its first 2023 Club release, Westward Whiskey Sauternes Cask. This limited offering combines the prestige of French winemaking with the innovation of the American Northwest. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

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GrandTen Distilling Launches Limited-Edition American Whiskey

Boston-based GrandTen Distilling announced the launch of their new line of limited-edition American whiskey, GrandTen Whiskey. The company is kicking things off with their first spirit, Chapter 1 – A Long Time Coming. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

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CRAFT SPIRITS MAGAZINE

Read the February Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine


The February issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and our cover story celebrates a decade's worth of key moments in the history of the American Craft Spirits Association. This issue also includes stories about the distilling scene in Portland, Oregon; espresso liqueurs; differences among oak species; and more.

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IN THE KNOW

Milam & Greene Whiskey of Blanco, Texas, is introducing the Wildlife Collection, a new limited-edition series of cask strength, single barrel whiskeys.

Fabrizia Spirits, a Salem, New Hampshire-based producer of limoncello, announces the establishment of their own lemon grove in Italy

Dallas-based Oak & Eden unveiled its Whiskey Customizer, which enables customers to craft their own whiskey using one of Oak & Eden’s four finished whiskey bases.

Half Shell Vodka, the newest spirit developed by Florida-based Distillery 98, is packaged in a recyclable paperboard bottle.

E-BOOK

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

This spring, 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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BETTER WITH AGE: ACSA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Listen to Conversations with ACSA Founding Board Members


To kick off a year of celebrations for ACSA's 10th anniversary, the most-recent episodes of The Craft Spirits Podcast feature a special series of conversations with some of the founding members and first board members of ACSA. Our guests include Ralph Erenzo, Ted Huber, Thomas Mooney, Paul Hletko and Nicole Austin. Each guest shared their earliest memories of ACSA and discussed the future of craft spirits.

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Join Us In The V.I.P. Lounge

Our V.I.P. Lounge members receive each issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine one week early, and our $40- and $60-per-year supporters are invited to virtual meet-and-greets with craft spirits icons. To unlock additional bonuses, like a set of CRAFT SPIRITS-branded Glencairn glasses, join us in the V.I.P. Lounge today.

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Send News to CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine

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!
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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.)