This week, a coalition of leading spirits and hospitality organizations—including the American Craft Spirits Association—sent a joint letter to President Trump urging swift action to secure a new U.S.-EU agreement on spirits trade. The proposal calls for reinstating the longstanding zero-for-zero tariff policy to protect U.S. spirits from future...
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ACSA Strengthens Membership and Editorial Teams with Key Staff Changes
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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...
ACSA Appoints Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer to Implement Strategic Growth Initiatives
Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2025) —In its ongoing effort to evolve and expand its service to the craft spirits community, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Pennington will work...
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...
The Monthly Mash: August 2022
Volume 7.8 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: Have you ever overheard a conversation that piqued your interest and you couldn’t focus on anything else?...
The Monthly Mash: April 2022
The Monthly Mash Volume 7.4 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA 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: I know. I know. I’m dating myself. But I’m going to ask...
The Monthly Mash: December 2021
The Monthly Mash Volume 6.12 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA 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: Did you display legacy and grit and attend the American Craft Spirits...
Craft Spirits Producers Sold More Than 12 Million Cases Last Year Alone
Craft Producer Distillery Growth, Export Growth, and Volume Growth Among Key Highlights at Annual U.S. Craft Spirits Industry Briefing The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street today presented highlights from the 2021 Craft Spirits Data Project (the Project) at the Annual Craft Spirits Economic Briefing, held in...
The Monthly Mash: October 2021
The Monthly Mash Volume 6.10 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA 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: I was somewhat startled when I recently witnessed at least 20 freighters...
ACSA Comments Regarding Significant Foreign Trade Barriers to U.S. Exports
October 26, 2021 Mr. Edward Gresser Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20508 RE: USTR-2021-0016: Comments Regarding Significant Foreign Trade Barriers to U.S. Exports – Submission by the American Craft Spirits Association (86 Fed. Reg. 51436 (September 15,...
