Volume 9.3 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 our Craft Spirits Community: One should feel perpetual happiness in Washington, D.C., this month amongst the cherry blossoms. Walking...
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...
Volume 8.12 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: At this time of year, I’m uncertain whether I should be looking back, as media suggests in...
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...
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...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With an eye toward equitable shipping practices, agritourism, an efficient regulatory structure and sustainable forestry and oak-sourcing practices, 40 of the country’s craft spirits producers and industry partners ascended Capitol Hill Wednesday to engage legislators on key federal priorities during the American Craft Spirits Association’s (ACSA) Legislative Fly-In. ...
Volume 8.10 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: Validation feels good. For years, ACSA has known consumers want better access to the array of spirits...
Volume 8.9 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: We each identify our unique set of milestones in life. For example, this morning I hit 9,999...
Volume 8.8 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: In speaking with a BFF this past week, she asked, “Margie, are you afraid to ask for...
Volume 8.7 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: Here’s some good news. Did you know that 80% of consumers would happily order cocktails or mixed...
Volume 8.6 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: During the summer I like to read. Historical fiction, psychological thrillers, management and self-help books capture my...
Volume 8.5 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: “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” —Benjamin Franklin I was given the gift of high energy coupled...
Volume 8.4 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: It’s raining. Actually, buckets of drops are falling as fingers hit this keyboard. Checking the current weather,...
Volume 8.3 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: Lately I’ve been thinking lots about leadership, specifically, what characteristics are necessary to be an effective leader. Interestingly,...
Gina Holman, Kelly Woodcock, and Jessica Lemmon Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments WASHINGTON, DC (March 30, 2023) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election of Gina Holman of J. Carver Distillery (MN) as the President of...
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