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Craft Distillers Come To Capitol Hill To Push Modernization Act
This week more than 150 craft distillers from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. for a public policy conference with far-reaching implications for the industry. At stake is the two-year Federal Excise Tax (FET) cut, set to expire at year’s end. As part of the confab, the producers...
2019 Heartland Whiskey Competition Winners
EMBARGOED Until: July 16, 2019 5:00 EST American Craft Spirits Association Announces 2019 Heartland Whiskey Competition Winners CHICAGO, IL (July 16, 2019) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announced the winners of the 2019 Heartland Whiskey Competition, which was open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states...
The Monthly Mash: June Part II
WE STILL NEED YOUR INPUT! Answer the 2019 Craft Spirits Data Project Survey There is still time to respond to the Craft Spirits Data Project survey. We urge you to participate to help us provide a comprehensive report on the economics of the industry. The Craft Spirits Data Project, which...
The Monthly Mash: June Part 1
The Monthly Mash Volume 4.06 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer June is filled with milestones. Typically, celebrations abound. Graduations, weddings (my daughter gets married next week), birthdays (enjoyed a...
Bipartisan Majority of Representatives and Senators Back Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2019 Bipartisan Majority of Representatives and Senators Back Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Broad alcohol trade group coalition presses to make federal excise tax reform permanent WASHINGTON, DC – Support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (H.R. 1175/ S.362)...
Industry Groups Speak Out Against New Proposed Tariffs On Imported Wine And Spirits, As U.S. Takes Aim At E.U., Mexico
Just days ago the U.S. reached new trade agreements with Canada and Mexico that were expected to ratchet down tariff tensions. But now, new proposals to impose tariffs on wine and spirits from the E.U.—and last night’s announcement that the U.S. will impose levies on all products from Mexico—have roiled the...
