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...
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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...
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,...
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...
ACSA Announces Newly Elected 2024 Board of Directors
Kelly Woodcock, Amber Pollock, and Jeff Kanof Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments WASHINGTON, DC (April 17, 2024) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election of Kelly Woodcock of Westward Whiskey (OR) as the President of the...
ACSA Announces 2024 Craft Spirits Tasting & Packaging Awards Medalists
RECIPIENTS HONORED DURING ANNUAL DISTILLERS’ CONVENTION IN DENVER Denver, CO (February 27, 2024) – Today, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the nation’s only national registered non-profit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, announced the winners of its 10th Annual Judging of American Craft Spirits and 4th...
Craft Spirits Producers Sold More than 14 Million Cases in 2023 Economic Study, with $7.9 Billion in Sales
Despite Economic Headwinds, Distillery Growth, Export Growth, and Volume Growth Hold Steady Washington, DC (January 17, 2024) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street today presented highlights from the 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) at its Annual Craft Spirits Economic Briefing. Margie A.S. Lehrman...
ACSA, Sovos Respond to Criticism of DtC Report
Global tax compliance technology leader Sovos and the American Craft Spirits Association are standing strong by their recently published 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report after criticism from The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA). The report underscores a continued increase in the percentage of regular craft spirits drinkers...
Craft Spirits Producers Return to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With an eye toward equitable shipping practices, agritourism, an efficient regulatory structure and sustainable forestry and oak-sourcing practices, 40 of the country’s craft spirits producers and industry partners ascended Capitol Hill Wednesday to engage legislators on key federal priorities during the American Craft Spirits Association’s (ACSA) Legislative Fly-In. ...
Sovos’ Second Annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report Shows 87% of Consumers Want to Purchase Craft Spirits via DtC Shipping
Report shows craft spirits drinkers want options to purchase and ship their favorite products now more than ever ATLANTA, OCTOBER 24, 2023 – Today’s release of the 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report from global tax compliance technology leader Sovos and the American Craft Spirits Association underscores a continued increase...
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...
Craft Distilleries Will Compete for Title of Best State Whiskey at 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition
Top farmer-distiller whiskey award added to fourth biennial competition State corn associations sponsor competition that will include multiple whiskey categories along with best-of-state. CHICAGO—Participating state corn associations today announced that the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition will take place August 1-2 in St. Louis, Missouri. This is the fourth biennial...
ACSA ELECTION RESULTS MARK SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR THAT A 100% WOMEN-LED BOARD WILL STEER A NATIONAL DRINKS INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATION
Gina Holman, Kelly Woodcock, and Jessica Lemmon Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments WASHINGTON, DC (March 30, 2023) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election of Gina Holman of J. Carver Distillery (MN) as the President of...
Illinois DtC Campaign Gains Momentum, Reaches More Than 1,250 Letters to Legislators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In just the first week, the Illinois Ship My Spirits campaign, launched to support legislation permitting spirits direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping, has resulted in more than 1,250 letters of support to Illinois legislators. The Ship My Spirits campaign kicked off on Tuesday, March 21, with the goal of...
