Craft Spirits Weekly
Welcome to the 187th 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.

While this is normally a members-only benefit, we are distributing this newsletter to all DSPs as a public service during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are also offering a 15-month membership for the price of 12 months (existing members will receive an additional three months). This offer will expire on Sept. 1. If you are not a member, learn more about joining here.
DEADLINE EXTENDED to 9/1: Craft Spirits Data Project Survey Responses
ACSA is aware that many DSPs have experienced prolonged power outages due to recent storms and, as a result, we have extended the deadline for completing the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey. All owners/operators or team members of a distilled spirits plant now have until Tuesday, September 1 to complete the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey.

If you have not already completed it, please complete your survey today. If someone else within your distillery is better qualified to answer, please alert him or her right away.

Since the Craft Spirits Data Project first launched in 2016, we (together with Park Street and the IWSR) have demonstrated substantial growth in terms of sheer numbers of DSPs, and volume and value in the craft spirits industry. That information has been critically important to educate the U.S. Congress on the impact of your small business on jobs, among other items.

This year, survey results are even more vital as we continue to fight for relief, in the form of a continued (or permanent) FET reduction and additional economic stimulus, as we know many of your tasting rooms have been compelled to close.

Fifteen minutes of your time today could make a substantial difference in years to come. Please help us understand the state of our industry.
Old Dominick's Alex Castle Elected President of Tennessee Distillers Guild
The Tennessee Distillers Guild elected Alex Castle, master distiller and senior vice president at Old Dominick Distillery, as its new president. In her role, Castle will lead the charge in continuing to move the Guild and its initiatives forward. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Catoctin Creek Announces Online Cocktail Class Series
Catoctin Creek is presenting the sixth year of its six-part educational series on the history and the art of the cocktail—this time as an online class since COVID-19 is preventing in-person classes at the distillery. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Register Now for Annual Public Policy Conference Sept. 15-16
Distillers from across the country will gather virtually Sept. 15-16 for the distilled spirits industry’s annual Public Policy Conference co-hosted by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).(CraftSpiritsMag.com)
After FDA 'Gluten-Free' Ruling, Industry Calls On TTB to Update Its Policy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week ruled that all distilled foods, even those that include gluten-based ingredients, are gluten-free, allowing them to be labeled as such. The spirits industry is now calling on the TTB to update its policy to align with the FDA ruling. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Spirit Hub Announces Expansion to Nebraska
Spirit Hub, an online destination to shop for craft spirits from hundreds of independent distilleries, this week announced its expansion to Nebraska. Effective immediately, consumers throughout the state of Nebraska can now purchase hard-to-find craft spirits from Spirit Hub’s carefully curated collection from independent distilleries around the world and have them delivered straight to their doors. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Stark Spirits Wins Awards at London Spirits Competition
Stark Spirits of Pasadena, California, announced that Skyline Gin and Dragon Spirits Gin won awards at the 2021 London Spirits Competition. Karen Robinson-Stark won a Gold medal for her Skyline Gin and a Silver medal for her Dragon Spirits Gin. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Join Us for Craft Spirits Live on Instagram
Join ACSA for Craft Spirits Live, our new Instagram Live show. In each episode, a leading craft spirits producer invites us into their distillery for 30 minutes of engaging conversation and a virtual tour—as well as an opportunity to answer all of your burning questions.

UPCOMING GUESTS

August 26: P.T. Wood, Wood’s High Mountain Distillery
September 2: Meagan & Patrick Miller, Talnua Distillery
September 9: Thomas Mote, Balcones Distilling

Not sure how Instagram Live works? Click here to learn more.
Don Ciccio & Figli Launches Bottled Negroni
Don Ciccio & Figli announced the first liqueur release of its new La Perla Cocktail collection, Negroni Classico and Negroni Bianco Oro. Both are now available nationwide via the Don Ciccio & Figli website and in liquor stores. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Proof Artisan Distillers Expands Nationwide via Brew Pipeline
Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft beverage producers and new markets, announced this week its partnership with Proof Artisan Distillers of Fargo, North Dakota. Glen Fargo American Malt Whiskey (single malt whiskey), Crooked Furrow (four year bourbon) and Harvest Blend (two year bourbon) will join the Portfolio program (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
Reminder: Importance of Registering Sanitizer
Recently, ACSA leadership met with the FDA and the biggest takeaways were the importance of following current FDA guidelines and the necessity to register if you are producing hand sanitizer, packaging or labeling for distribution (either for sale or donation). You must also register with the FDA if you are manufacturing ethanol for use by others in making sanitizer.

If you believe a distillery is producing or distributing hand sanitizer or ethanol in a manner that is inconsistent with recent federal regulations and guidelines published for use during the COVID-19 public health emergency, please click here.

And if you haven't already added your distillery to our list of DSPs producing hand sanitizers, click here.
Expiring Soon: Get a 15-month Membership for the Price of 12 Months
As distillers continue to operate during a difficult time of uncertainty, new and lapsed ACSA members are receiving a 15-month membership for the price of 12 months. This offer will expire on Sept. 1.
Got a question? ACSA's got the answer.
In these challenging times, seek advice and lend your knowledge in ACSA's online forums. Our main forum topics include crisis management, services, TTB, safety, technical, equipment & materials, legislation, business and marketplace.
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The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered non-profit 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.)