PROGRAMS
From our annual convention to our renowned awards programs, ACSA’s ongoing programs are designed to elevate American craft spirits brands year round.
ACSA Convention & Expo
ACSA’s convention helps members develop, maintain and grow craft distilleries that are prosperous in terms of financial stability, safety, regulatory compliance and the production of incomparable craft spirits.
Craft Spirits Competition
The American Craft Spirits Competition recognizes the best spirits in the categories of Vodka/Grain, Gin, Brandy, Rum, Ready-to-Drink, Whiskey, and Specialty Spirits.
Heartland Whiskey Competition
In cooperation with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, ACSA sanctioned the Heartland Whiskey Competition to honor a grain that is all important to our industry: Corn!
American Craft Spirits Festival
The country’s top craft spirits producers pour for consumers and select members of the trade during ACSA’s annual American Craft Spirits Festival at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Chicago.
Craft Spirits Packaging Awards
Presented by the American Craft Spirits Association and CRAFT SPIRITS magazine—and sponsored by the Glass Packaging Institute—the Craft Spirits Packaging Awards celebrates excellence and creativity in the design of craft spirits labels and packaging.
