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Learn more about the Craft Spirits Data Project, read The Monthly Mash, Craft Spirits Weekly, or CRAFT SPIRITS magazine, listen to The Craft Spirits Podcast, check out the latest Craft Spirits TV/Craft Spirits Live or ACSA Press Releases or contact us for media opportunities.

Craft Spirits Data Project

On October 18th, 2016, ACSA, together with Park Street, and the IWSR, released a year long study, highlighting the growth and economic impact of American craft spirits. Finally, there is solid data to support the growth of the industry. This project is updated annually.

The Monthly Mash

Monthly digital publication with an association focus. Includes standard features with executive director outreach, Q&A with board members, association program features, committee updates, and regional focus send to the entire industry. (Monday Drop)

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...

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Craft Spirits Magazine

CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is the unparalleled resource for in-depth insight and intelligence for the entire craft spirits universe. Click here to download our media kit.

To see our latest issue and our entire archives, click here.

Craft Spirits TV

Our video news show highlighting the major happenings throughout the craft distilling community, hosted by CRAFT SPIRITS magazine. Each episode is available at craftspirtsmag.com and on the ACSA YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe.

The Craft Spirits Podcast

The American Craft Spirits Association and CRAFT SPIRITS magazine are proud to present The Craft Spirits Podcast, a bimonthly program featuring in-depth conversations with distillers and craft spirits visionaries. Editor in chief Jeff Cioletti and senior editor Jon Page serve as co-hosts of the podcast.

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Craft Spirits Weekly

Weekly digital publication for members only highlighting relevant sourced content for craft spirits producers. (Thursday Drop)

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Craft Spirits Live

During the pandemic, ACSA developed Craft Spirits Live on Instagram Live every other Wednesday at 2pm ET. In each episode, a leading craft spirits producer invited us into their distillery for 30 minutes of engaging conversation and a virtual tour—as well as an opportunity to answer questions. Click here to follow us on Instagram.

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Press Releases

Occasional press releases working with ACSA’s PR consultant, Gather PR, to highlight time sensitive relevant industry data with distribution to a wide media list.

ACSA Strengthens Membership and Editorial Teams with Key Staff Changes

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2025)—The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is excited to announce some key changes to its team aimed at strengthening member engagement, expanding community outreach, and further elevating the craft spirits industry.  Jon Page, formerly ACSA’s Senior Editor, has been promoted to the role of Senior...

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Congress Members Introduce Bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act

Today, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act to allow the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.  The legislation allows the USPS to ship directly from licensed producers and retailers to consumers over the age...

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Recent Articles

Recent articles affecting the entire industry.

ACSA Comments Regarding Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers

Hon. Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman U.S. Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580  Via Regulations.gov  Re: Docket No. FTC-2025-0028 (Request for Public Comment Regarding Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers)  Dear Chairman Ferguson:  I am writing on behalf of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) in response to the President’s Executive...

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Craft Spirits Producers Return to Washington Amid Industry Headwinds

At a time when a number of market headwinds are impacting small distillers’ ability to operate and thrive, more than 40 craft spirits producers from across the country headed to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for the industry’s top federal legislative and regulatory priorities. Craft producers met with...

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MEDIA INQUIRIES

Please send all press & media inquires to: Alexandra S. Clough, GATHER PR 516.428.7210

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