Welcome to the 136th issue of
Craft Spirits Weekly
, a service dedicated to bringing you the news most important to the craft spirits distiller. Check your inbox every Thursday to find a curated selection of articles and news pieces from
Craft Spirits Magazine
and the American Craft Spirits Association.
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Scotch Whisky Association Drops Suit Against Virginia Distillery Co.
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The Scotch Whisky Association is dropping a federal lawsuit against Virginia Distillery Co., according to the Associated Press. The lawsuit claimed that the Virginia Distillery Co. had engaged in “false, misleading and deceptive” labeling of whiskey sold under the brand name “Virginia-Highland Whisky.”
Virginia Distillery CEO Gareth Moore issued a statement saying the company is working toward an amicable resolution with the Scotch Whisky Association.
(CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Call for Entries:
ACSA's Craft Spirits Judging
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Registration is now open for ACSA's annual Craft Spirits Judging competition. ACSA takes great pride in conducting a rigorously professional judging program that recognizes the best craft spirits in the categories of Vodka/Grain, Gin, Brandy, Rum, Whiskey and Specialty Spirits. And we're now accepting international spirits. Judging will take place October 29-30 at Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, Indiana and category medalists will be announced on March 30, 2020 at the Awards Banquet during ACSA Distillers’ Convention & Vendor Trade Show at the Oregon Convention Center (convention dates are March 29, 30, & 31, 2020). To take advantage of the special Early Bird entry rate, please submit your entries by September 2. The regular submission period ends October 4 and the late deadline is October 18.
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ACSA Launches Digital Media Properties
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The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to introduce its new digital, bi-monthly publication,
Craft Spirits Magazine
and its daily-news companion website, CraftSpiritsMag.com. Both the digital magazine and the website officially launched on Friday, August 16, 2019.
Craft Spirits Magazine
is the unparalleled resource for in-depth insight and intelligence for the entire craft spirits universe. The digital magazine, published six times per year, features the information and analysis that independent spirits producers and allied businesses across all three tiers of the spirits industry need to operate in today’s complex craft beverage market. Meanwhile, the official website,
CraftSpiritsMag.com
, offers up-to-the-minute news, videos and features to keep the industry informed every single day. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Lonerider Spirits Releases First Collaboration with Lonerider Brewing
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Lonerider Spirits, sister craft distillery of Lonerider Brewing Co., released a cask finish bourbon whiskey that is a collaboration between the two companies. This beer-barrel finished bourbon is now available at ABC stores, restaurants and bars across North Carolina. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Stay Tuned!
Craft Spirits Data Project Results To Be Unveiled 9/24
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Mark your calendars! Results of the Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP), which ACSA conducts in conjunction with Park Street and the IWSR, will be unveiled on Tuesday, September 24. The CSDP provides the industry's most detailed picture of the size, scope, growth trajectory and economic contributions of the craft distilling industry. We thank everyone for their input!
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Copperwing Distillery Releases FRESAS
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Copperwing Distillery of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, today announced its newest product: FRESAS, a strawberry flavored gin. This new gin uses local grains to create the base spirit and is then macerated with botanicals including juniper and coriander. After infusing for five days, the spirit is re-distilled and vapor-infused with more juniper. Finally the gin is blended with real strawberries. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Portland Cocktail Week Announces Programming for 10th Anniversary
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Portland Cocktail Week, a week-long educational event that provides bartenders with the tools they need to take the next step in their careers, this week unveiled the programming and top instructors of its upcoming 10th anniversary edition, including a new major, Bar Management & Leadership. The event will be held on November 10-15, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Michigan’s Wonderland Distilling Announces New Tasting Room Location
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Wonderland Distilling, a new Muskegon, Michigan-based craft distillery created to celebrate the state’s adventurous outdoor lifestyle, announced today the location of its new tasting room and cocktail bar at 1989 Lakeshore Drive in Muskegon’s Lakeside neighborhood. The location, which will open this fall, offers an ideal location in proximity to Muskegon’s active lakeshore, including boating, biking, running and more. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Seattle’s Trade Eight Cocktails Expands Distribution to Idaho
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Trade Eights Cocktails, an all-natural, bottled cocktail company based in Seattle, is expanding distribution to Idaho. After launching in Washington in late 2018, the company has now partnered with Idaho alcohol distributor, Idaho Wine Merchant. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Arglass Yamamura to Build First U.S. Glass Plant in Georgia
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Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Arglass Yamamura, LLC, a glass container manufacturing company, will create more than 150 jobs and invest $123 million to build its first U.S. glass container manufacturing plant in Valdosta, Lowndes County. CraftSpiritsMag.com
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