The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) recently submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030. In the letter, ACSA commended the FTC’s commitment to fostering fair competition and urged the agency to commission a comprehensive study of the beverage alcohol marketplace—specifically examining how...
Citing Continued Economic & Market Access Headwinds, Producers Report Volume & Value Losses Washington, D.C. (October 21, 2025) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street today presented highlights from the 2025 Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) at its Annual Craft Spirits Economic Briefing. Jordan Cotton (President,...
Sacramento, Calif. (October 15, 2025) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and the California Distillers Association (CDA) applaud the State of California on the passage of AB 1246, a direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping bill. The bill extends temporary allowances for California distillers, and also includes the ability for out-of-state...
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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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...
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...
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...
As a member of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, the American Craft Spirits Association this week joined 56 other beverage alcohol associations and guilds in sending a letter to President Trump urging swift action to secure a fair, reciprocal trade agreement with the European Union. The letter emphasizes the...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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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