The 2026 Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP), released by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street, provides...
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American Craft Spirits Association Announces Launch of Academic Partnership Program
, Press Releases, Academic Partnership Program, Press ReleaseThe American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Academic Partnership Program, a new...
CRAFT SPIRITS SALES DECLINE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
, News, Press Releases, ACSA, American Craft Spirits, American Craft Spirits Association, Craft Spirits, Craft Spirits Data Project, Park StreetDistiller Count, Jobs & Investment Also Fall as Market Access Headwinds Continue Washington, D.C. (October 6, 2026) – The...
Whistling Andy Distillery Releases Twisted Trail Montana Huckleberry Bourbon Featuring the ACSA Certified Craft Seal
, Press Releases, Certified Craft SealWhistling Andy Distillery is proud to announce the official release of Twisted Trail Montana Huckleberry Bourbon, a premium 70-proof...
Award‑winning spirits expert and celebrated drinks journalist Noah Rothbaum will deliver the headliner address at the 14th Annual ACSA...
American Craft Spirits Association has announced its 14th Annual Convention & Expo will take place February 17–18, 2027, at...
SPIRIT Act Introduced to Support Small Distillers Across the Country
, Advocacy, News, Press Releases, ACSA, American Craft Spirits, American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilled Spirits, Craft Spirits, SPIRIT ActBipartisan legislation would provide targeted tax relief for U.S. agricultural sourcing Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2026) — The American...
ACSA Unveils Certified Craft Seal Program to Give Independent Distillers a Unified Voice on the Shelf
, Member Resources, News, Press Releases, American Craft Spirits, American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilled Spirits, Certified Craft Seal, Craft Seal, Craft Spirits, Member ResourceWashington, DC (April 30, 2026) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) unveils the Certified Craft Seal, a TTB-approved certification...
Tom Bard, Phil Steger, Mark Shilling Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments
, News, Press Releases, American Craft Spirits, Board of Directors, Craft Spirits, Distilled SpiritsWASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2026) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election of new Board leadership,...
STEPUP Foundation Appoints Industry Leader Sydney Jones to Board of Directors
, News, Press Releases, ACSA, American Craft Spirits Association, STEPUP, STEPUP FoundationWashington, DC (April 22, 2026) – The Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals (STEPUP) today announced the appointment...
Moonshine University/Distilled Spirits Epicenter’s Completely Custom Whiskey-PX Finish Takes Best in Show at 2026 ACSA Spirits Competition
, News, Press Releases, 12th Annual American Craft Spirits Competition, 13th Annual American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo, American Craft Spirits, American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilled Spirits, Craft Spirits, Craft Spirits Magazine, Distilled Spirits, Sixth Annual American Craft Spirits Packaging AwardsSacramento, Calif. (April 18, 2026) – Today, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the nation’s only nationally registered nonprofit...
Expanding The Table: ACSA Welcomes Craft Brands into Voting Membership
, News, Press Releases, American Craft Spirits, craft brands, Craft Spirits, Distilled SpiritsThe craft spirits industry is evolving and so is the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). Today, ACSA announced an...
Margie A.S. Lehrman to Retire as ACSA CEO; Emily Pennington Appointed to Lead Organization
, News, Press Releases, ACSA, American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilled Spirits, Cotton & Reed, Craft Spirits, Craft Spirits Data Project, Distilled Spirits, Emily Pennington, Jordan Cotton, Margie A.S. Lehrman, STEPUP FoundationWashington, D.C. (March 25, 2026) — Following over a decade of leadership at the helm of the American Craft...
SPECIAL ALERT – ACSA APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT DECISION ON TARIFFS
, News, Press Releases, ACSA, American Craft Spirits Association, Craft Spirits, President Donald J. Trump, Tariffs, United States Supreme CourtWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 20, 2026)—Today, the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”), in a 6-3 ruling, issued its opinion that...
SPECIAL ALERT – HHS DROPS NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES; ALCOHOL RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MODERATION
, News, Press Releases, ACSA, American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilled Spirits, Craft Spirits, Dietary Guidelines, Distilled Spirits, Health and Human ServicesReleased today, the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continue to recommend moderation in alcohol consumption for better health, largely...
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- Capturing Retailer Share of Mind: How Craft Brands Earn (and Keep) Their Place on the Shelf
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- 2026 Craft Spirits Data Project Results Are In: Craft Spirits Decline for Third Straight Year in 2025
- American Craft Spirits Association Announces Launch of Academic Partnership Program
- CRAFT SPIRITS SALES DECLINE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR












