News

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 2023

Volume 8.11 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: Looking upon a sad, neglected landscape with rose bushes that need pruning, leaves that need raking, mums...

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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 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...

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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...

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Recent Articles

Recent articles affecting the entire industry.

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...

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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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