News
The Monthly Mash: August 2023
Volume 8.8 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: In speaking with a BFF this past week, she asked, “Margie, are you afraid to ask for...
ACSA Announces 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition Awards
Inaugural “Top Farmer-Distiller Award” recognizes best farm-to-bottle product CHICAGO (August 29, 2023) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announced the top medalists in the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition, which was open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill (the mix...
The Monthly Mash: July 2023
Volume 8.7 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: Here’s some good news. Did you know that 80% of consumers would happily order cocktails or mixed...
Recent Publications
- Expanding The Table: ACSA Welcomes Craft Brands into Voting Membership
- California’s New Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Law: What ACSA Members Need to Know Now and What’s Next
- Margie A.S. Lehrman to Retire as ACSA CEO; Emily Pennington Appointed to Lead Organization
- SPECIAL ALERT – ACSA APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT DECISION ON TARIFFS
- SPECIAL ALERT – HHS DROPS NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES; ALCOHOL RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MODERATION

