ACSA Election Opens to Fill Five Board Seats | |
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In case you missed it, the election for new members of the ACSA Board of Directors is now open with a deadline of March 20. Which leaders will best compel modernization? Which leaders can most influence legislative and regulatory reform? Which leaders will represent your vision of where our industry should be in five years, 10 years and beyond? EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!
Are you missing the ballot?
Voting members should have received an online, electronic ballot from vote@simplyvoting.com. If you do not see the ballot, please check your spam filter. If you did not receive it, please contact membership@americancraftspirits.org.
Please vote now, but no later than midnight Eastern Time on Monday, March 20.
Thank you to everyone who has already voted!
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Virginia Distillery Co. Announces Women In Distilling Scholarship | |
Virginia Distillery Co., a woman-owned and women-made business in Lovingston, Virginia, proudly celebrates Women’s History Month by announcing its Angela H. Moore – Women in Distilling Scholarship. The scholarship will provide $100,000 of aid for female students at Appalachian State University entering the field of distillation and whisky production. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
WhistlePig, Freeland Spirits Offer Women in Whiskey Externship | |
WhistlePig Whiskey and Freeland Spirits are teaming up to provide the next generation of female distillers the opportunity for a free summer externship at WhistlePig Farm and Distillery, in honor of International Women’s Day. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
ACSA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: RTD MONTH | |
SanTan Spirits Launches RTD Margaritas | |
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This year ACSA is marking its 10th anniversary, and each month we're celebrating with a new initiative. This month we're welcoming RTD Month. If you produce ready-to-drink cocktails, show us your best shots on Instagram with #rtdmonth. And if you have any upcoming RTD releases, please send your press releases to news@americancraftspirits.org.
This week, SanTan Spirits of Chandler, Arizona, announced that it has partnered with Casa Maestri Tequila and Sun Orchard Beverages to create a new line of canned margaritas. Click here to read all about it.
For a deeper dive on canned and bottled cocktails, read our cover story from last year about the rise of RTDs.
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Please Take a Few Minutes to Complete Our Town Hall Survey | |
During the Town Hall at our 10th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show in Portland, Oregon, we raised a few questions. To help us best serve the community of craft spirits producers, please take a few minutes to complete this survey, even if you already answered these questions as part of our convention survey. | |
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The latest 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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Webinar: From Vines to Orchards & Everything in Between: Innovations in American Brandy
When
Tuesday, March 21, 3-4 p.m. ET
How Much?
Complimentary to ACSA members, $59 for non-members
What
Our panel of notable producers will explore the opportunities and challenges of expanding the homegrown U.S. brandy market, making a convincing case for fruit-based distillates—from American interpretations of traditional eau de vie to the wood-aged Stateside spiritual cousins of classic French products like Cognac and Calvados. We’ll ponder a veritable fruit stand of bases, whether grown on trees, bushes or vines.
Panelists
Joe O’Sullivan, Master Distiller, Clear Creek Distillery/Hood River Distillers
Jeff Yosowitz: Founder/Owner/General Counsel, Star Union Spirits
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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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Watch a Video Tribute to a Decade of ACSA
During our convention, we premiered a video with recollections on a decade of ACSA.
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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. | |
Send News to CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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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. | |
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.)
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