On behalf of our community of more than 3,000 independent craft distilleries, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is deeply concerned about the impending threat of tariffs on important trade partners, including Canada and Mexico. This is yet another blow to our small business manufacturers who are already operating...
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STEPUP Foundation Kicks Off Fourth Round of Immersive Internship Program
Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and The Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals (STEPUP Foundation) are proud to announce their 2025 class, which kicks off this month and welcomes industry veteran Sydney Jones as a mentor and Corsair Artisan Distillery as...
ACSA Appoints Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer to Implement Strategic Growth Initiatives
Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2025) —In its ongoing effort to evolve and expand its service to the craft spirits community, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Pennington will work...
ACSA Statement on FTC Suit Against Southern Glazer’s for Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2024 — The following is a statement from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, on the suit that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits related to illegal price discrimination: “The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) welcomes FTC’s efforts...
The Monthly Mash: November 2024
Volume 9.11 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: Thank you. Grazie. Merci. Danke. Xie Xie. Arigato. Shukran. Spasibo. Obrigado. D’akujem. Gracias. As Thanksgiving...
The Monthly Mash: October 2024
Volume 9.10 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: I love Costco. It meets so many of my needs, finding “treasures” I was unaware...
Report: Eighty-Five Percent of Consumers Demand DtC Purchasing Access to Craft Spirits
Annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report from Sovos and ACSA underscores an immediate need to expand shipping laws to meet demand and boost spirit sales ATLANTA, OCTOBER 23, 2024 – A new report released today by global tax compliance technology leader Sovos and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) highlights...
The Monthly Mash: September 2024
Volume 9.9 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: As we step into fall, there’s no better time to reflect on the joy and...
Craft Spirits Sales in Decline for First Time in Recent History
Citing Economic & Market Access Headwinds, Producers Report Volume & Value Losses Washington, DC (September 17, 2024) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street today presented highlights from the 2024 Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) at its Annual Craft Spirits Economic Briefing. Margie A.S. Lehrman (CEO,...
The Monthly Mash: August 2024
Volume 9.8 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: What happened to the lazy, hazy days of summer? Somehow, they escaped the team of...
ACSA Applauds Passage of NY DtC Law
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) joins the New York Distillers Guild in applauding Governor Hochul for signing Senate bill 2852-A which makes New York the latest state to allow certain distilled spirits manufacturers to ship their products via direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping. S.2852A/A.3132A makes New York the 9th state...
ACSA Responds: U.S. Craft Distilleries are in Crisis
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) applauds Jake Emen’s Food & Wine article, “U.S. Craft Distilleries Are in Crisis,” which candidly depicts the harsh realities of the state of craft distilling in 2024 and the economic and legislative headwinds these independent small businesses face. ACSA and Jake Emen are...
The Monthly Mash: July 2024
Volume 9.7 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: As another month comes to a close and I glance at the calendar, it’s hard...
The Monthly Mash: June 2024
Volume 9.6 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators—a highly energetic, engaging group of state and federal...
The Monthly Mash: May 2024
Volume 9.5 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: One of my favorite distillers (and I have many) recently told me about an app...
