American Craft Spirits

ACSA Urges Treasury to Keep TTB Approvals Running During Potential Shutdown

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

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

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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ACSA Submits Comments to TTB on Proposed Rules for Alcohol Facts Statements and Major Food Allergen Labeling

ACSA Submits Comments to TTB on Proposed Rules for Alcohol Facts Statements and Major Food Allergen Labeling

Last week, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) submitted comments to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in response to proposed rules on alcohol facts labeling and major food allergen labeling for wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. In response to Alcohol Facts Statement in the...

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EU Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Spirits Through February 2026

On Monday, the European Union announced a six-month suspension of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including distilled spirits, wine, and used barrels, which was originally set to take effect this summer. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place through February 5, 2026. Tariffs on used barrels were scheduled to take effect on August 7,...

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ACSA Joins Industry Leaders Urging U.S.-EU Agreement to Protect Spirits Trade and Hospitality Jobs

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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Congress Members Introduce Bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act

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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ACSA Announces Newly Elected 2025-2026 Board of Directors

ACSA Announces Newly Elected 2025-2026 Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, DC (April 22, 2025) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election and installation of Jordan Cotton of Cotton & Reed (DC) as the President of the Board of Directors. He has served as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors since 2023, and...

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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on ‘Liberation Day’ Announcement

Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on 'Liberation Day' Announcement

The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition—which includes 55 organizations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry, including the American Craft Spirits Association—has released the following statement in response to President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announced on April 2: “As part of the administration’s America First trade policy,...

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ACSA Statement on Continued Threat of Trump Tariffs

ACSA Statement on Continued Threat of Trump Tariffs

Statement on Tariffs from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO, ACSA On behalf of our community of more than 3,000 independent craft distilleries, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) remains deeply concerned about the ongoing and expanding number of trade disputes, now with the EU, U.K., Canada, and Mexico. Our spirits have no...

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ACSA Announces 2025 Craft Spirits Competition & Packaging Award Medalists

ACSA Announces 2025 Craft Spirits Competition & Packaging Award Medalists

  Recipients Honored During Annual Distiller’s Convention in Tucson Tucson, AZ (March 12, 2025) – Today, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the nation’s only national registered nonprofit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, announced the medalists in its 11th Annual American Craft Spirits Competition and Fifth Annual...

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Statement on Tariffs from Margie A.S Lehrman, CEO, ACSA

On behalf of our community of more than 3,000 independent craft distilleries, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is deeply concerned about the impending threat of tariffs on important trade partners, including Canada and Mexico. This is yet another blow to our small business manufacturers who are already operating...

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ACSA Appoints Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer to Implement Strategic Growth Initiatives

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...

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ACSA Statement on FTC Suit Against Southern Glazer’s for Illegal Price Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2024 — The following is a statement from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, on the suit that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits related to illegal price discrimination:  “The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) welcomes FTC’s efforts...

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The Monthly Mash: November 2024

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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