Deadline for Tables Friday: The Inaugural American Craft Spirits Festival | |
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As ASCA continues to celebrate our 10th anniversary year, we are thrilled to announce our first-ever consumer tasting event, The American Craft Spirits Festival, October 26, 2023 at Binny’s Beverage Depot, the Midwest’s largest wine, spirits, and beer superstore and a BIG friend of craft.
Be a charter distillery for this inaugural celebration of the unparalleled array of styles, flavors, personalities and innovation that our dynamic community of small spirits producers offers. Request a table by 11:59 p.m., Friday July 28.
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Virginia Distillery Company Launches American Single Malt Academy | |
As American single malt whiskey producers await the spirit’s imminent category recognition by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Virginia Distillery Company (VDC) has launched ASM Academy, what it calls the most comprehensive educational course on American single malt whiskey in the world. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | Milam & Greene Releases Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon | |
Milam & Greene Whiskey is unveiling the third release in the Wildlife Collection, Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength, single-barrel whiskey. Each single-barrel release in the Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection highlights the impact of Texas Hill Country weather on aging whiskey and honors the local Texas wildlife that thrives in this beautiful, but often challenging environment. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Catoctin Creek Distilling in Purcellvilleis excited to continue their partnership with GWAR with the release of their brand new batch of Ragnarök Rye: Oderus Edition.. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Breakthru Beverage has announced the sudden passing of W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, 70. Wirtz passed away at NorthShore Evanston Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife Marilyn and his children Danny, Hillary, Kendall, and Elizabeth. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Announcing the Launch of the 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project Survey | |
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It's that time of year when we ask you to either complete or share this link with those within your distillery who best understand and have access to the state of the economics of running your business.
The Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) is our annual evaluation of the health of the industry, brought to you in conjunction with our valued partner Park Street. The study results help us share your success and struggles with members of Congress, the media, financial institutions and guilds. We need your help to know what economic health is today compared to last year.
Please complete this survey, which should take no more than 25 minutes if you have already gathered the appropriate documents before you begin the survey. As always, the information is reported out in the aggregate, so your privacy will be secure.
If you have questions, please contact ACSA's CEO at margie@americancraftspirits.org.
| Spirit Hound Distillers Opens New Tasting Room in Denver | |
Spirit Hound Distillers is expanding its presence in Colorado with the opening of its newest tasting room in Denver, Colorado. This is the latest development in the company’s 12-year history of steady growth since operations began in 2011. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
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ACSA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: SIPS OF SUMMER | |
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania has published a helpful roundup of the Best Poolside Cocktails to Enjoy this Summer—a list that includes a Classic Mojito, the Firecracker, Pennsylvania Peach and more! Take a look and be sure to pick up a copy of the distillery's cocktail book. | |
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Want to share your summer sips with us? We're looking for:
- Cocktails and/or spirits perfect for sipping by the pool, at the beach, or during a cookout (please share recipes for cocktails)
- What you believe is the perfect cocktail or spirit pairing with a hamburger or hot dog
- Your go-to cocktail at a baseball game
- Limited summer releases from your distillery
- Photos of people having a good time on your distillery's patio, deck or outdoor space
Please send your thoughts and photos to news@americancraftspirits.org.
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THE CRAFT SPIRITS PODCAST | |
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Kelly Woodcock of Westward Whiskey
Our latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is Kelly Woodcock of Westward Whiskey in Portland, Oregon. She is a partner and serves as vice president, guest experiences & Whiskey Club, in which she oversees all direct-to-consumer sales programs for the state of Oregon while running Westward’s hospitality program and operations for the whiskey company’s four tasting rooms. And earlier this year, she was elected as the vice president of ACSA’s board of directors.
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ACSA Launches 'Starting a Distillery' E-book
We are thrilled to announce that our e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," is now available!
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.
The e-book also serves as:
- 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
ACSA members, please note that you must be logged in to our website to receive discounted pricing.
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The July/August issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine explores current barrel supply challenges, alternative packaging, cold-peated whiskey and much more. It also offers an exclusive excerpt from the new e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," as well as the latest SipSource whiskey volume figures in Data Distilled.
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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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