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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.

Strong Demand Persists for Direct-to-Consumer Shipping of Craft Spirits

Newest Sovos Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report points to a pressing need for expanded shipping laws to match demand and drive spirits sales ATLANTA, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report, released today, reveals that demand remains strong for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipped craft spirits. The report, commissioned...

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Craft Spirits Producers Toast the Launch of the Craft Spirits Caucus on Capitol Hill

As the craft spirits community navigates the most challenging economic environment in its history, nearly 40 independent distillers and industry allies ascended Capitol Hill this week to unveil the newly created Craft Spirits Caucus and garner bi-partisan support for legislative priorities that will broaden market access and provide regulatory...

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Recent Articles

Recent articles affecting the entire industry.

What To Do During the Government Shutdown

The federal government has officially shut down following Congress’s failure to reach a funding agreement. This shutdown has immediate and significant consequences for craft distilleries. Recently, ACSA urged the Treasury Department to keep label and formula approvals operational during any shutdown. Unfortunately, those services have now been suspended as...

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ACSA Urges Treasury to Keep TTB Approvals Running During Potential Shutdown

On Sept. 26, ACSA sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Department of the Treasury to designate the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) label and formula approval services as essential in the event of a government shutdown. ACSA emphasized that delays in approvals...

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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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