Vol. 355

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 class for the STEPUP Foundation
• An upcoming free webinar about direct-to-consumer shipping
• The results of Wiggly Bridge Distillery's Spirited Exlir Challenge
• And much more!

CONVENTION

Register Now for ACSA's Convention

Registration is now open for ACSA’s 11th Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show this February!

This year’s theme, MOVING MOUNTAINS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED, is all about reaching new heights by working together to secure a bright future for craft spirits. You won't want to miss this convention!

This is the place where producers and the top industry suppliers connect to find solutions to specific business issues and complex challenges within the craft spirits community. Learn from the industry's best and brightest, who will share their wisdom. From distillers, owners, marketing teams, front of the house, bottlers, brand managers, and sales teams, to equipment and ingredient purveyors, label designers, packaging experts, insurance and compliance experts, to educators and learners, among others...there’s something for anyone who is invested in craft spirits. 

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NEED TO KNOW

STEPUP Foundation Announces Third Class

ACSA and The Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals (STEPUP Foundation) are proud to announce the third class of interns, mentors, and participating distilleries, along with several new funding partners for the upcoming 2024 class.

Free Webinar: DtC Shipping Can Be a Win-Win-Win

When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, 3-4 p.m. Eastern

Who: Michael Walker, ACSA State Policy Advisor; Alex Koral, Sovos ShipCompliant; and Margie A.S. Lehrman, ACSA CEO

What: Please join ACSA and Sovos ShipCompliant for a conversation about the opportunity that direct-to-consumer (DtC) spirits shipping presents for the industry as a whole. This webinar will be of interest to craft spirits producers who see the growth opportunity that DtC spirits shipping represents and are eager to learn more about how to help regulators see the win-win-win opportunity.

Cost: Complimentary to ACSA members and non-members alike

Cedar Ridge Distillery Names Siefken President, Murphy Quint Master Distiller

Jamie Siefken will assume the role of president and general manager of the privately held Cedar Ridge Distillery and Murphy Quint will assume the master distiller role while continuing in his role as director of operations, effective immediately, announced Jeff Quint, founder and CEO. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

Wiggly Bridge Distillery’s Spirited Elixir Challenge Unveils Top Maine Mixologists

York, Maine-based Wiggly Bridge Distillery, a family-owned distillery committed to the art of crafting premium spirits, is proud to announce the winners of the Spirited Elixir Challenge, an initiative conceived to spotlight the hard work and extraordinary talent of bartenders across the state. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

Cathedral Ledge Distillery Adds Solar Panels

Cathedral Ledge Distillery of North Conway, New Hampshire, is pleased to add solar panels to its extensive efforts to be as environmentally friendly as possible. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine)

Member Survey: We'd Like to Hear From You

What might you like to see more of from ACSA? As 2023 comes to a close and we celebrate another great year for ACSA, we want to hear your feedback.

Please let us know how we are doing via this quick online survey. It should only take about 10 minutes to complete. Your data will be collected anonymously, and will only be used by ACSA. Help us make 2024 our best year yet. Your honest feedback is invaluable to our board members and staff.

Nominations Open for ACSA Board of Directors

Do you see problems within the spirits industry? Do you want to commit to helping solve them? Join ACSA’s Board of Directors! We are accepting nominations until Feb. 5, 2024.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co. in Anderson County is the newest member of the nonprofit trade group.

Copper Cane Wines & Spirits of St. Helena, California, and Breakthru Beverage Group announced an expansion of their relationship into the California market.

Lexington, Kentucky-based RD1 Spirits celebrated a year of tremendous growth.

Independent bottler Two Souls Spirits of Davie, Florida, is releasing two of its rarest, most unique barrels to date.

Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine

The latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine includes:

• A cover story exploring packaging considerations for producers of spirits-based RTDs
• Insights and best practices for kegged cocktails
• Details on the latest operations software for craft distilleries
• And much more!

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ACSA members and V.I.P. Lounge members receive each digital issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine the week before the rest of our readership.

Check Out the CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine Media Kit

Want to get your products and services noticed? Be a part of upcoming issues of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine, the all-digital, bi-monthly publication of the American Craft Spirits Association! Check out our NEW 2024 media kit to see what's in store.

Share Your Story with CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine

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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!