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American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo: 2026 Recap
Through education sessions, tastings, and networking events, the 13th Annual ACSA Convention & Expo in Sacramento brought together professionals from across the craft spirits industry. A Spotlight on Community The 13th Annual American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo welcomed a broad and engaged community, with 40% of attendees participating...
ACSA Unveils Certified Craft Seal Program to Give Independent Distillers a Unified Voice on the Shelf
Washington, DC (April 30, 2026) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) unveils the Certified Craft Seal, a TTB-approved certification mark designed to give consumers a clear, reliable way to identify spirits produced by independent U.S. craft distilleries. The Certified Craft seal is the result of more than two years...
Tom Bard, Phil Steger, Mark Shilling Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments
WASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2026) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election of new Board leadership, with Tom Bard of The Bard Distillery (KY) assuming the role of President of the Board of Directors. He has served as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors...
Moonshine University/Distilled Spirits Epicenter’s Completely Custom Whiskey-PX Finish Takes Best in Show at 2026 ACSA Spirits Competition
Sacramento, Calif. (April 18, 2026) – Today, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the nation’s only nationally registered nonprofit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, announced the medalists in its 12th Annual American Craft Spirits Competition and Sixth Annual Craft Spirits Packaging Awards. Medalists were honored in...
Expanding The Table: ACSA Welcomes Craft Brands into Voting Membership
The craft spirits industry is evolving and so is the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). Today, ACSA announced an important update to its bylaws, expanding its voting membership to include Craft Brands alongside Craft Distillers. This change reflects a simple but powerful idea: the craft spirits community is strongest...
Margie A.S. Lehrman to Retire as ACSA CEO; Emily Pennington Appointed to Lead Organization
Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2026) — Following over a decade of leadership at the helm of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), Margie A.S. Lehrman will retire from her role as Chief Executive Officer, transitioning into a newly created CEO Emeritus position on May 1. ACSA Chief Operating Officer...
SPECIAL ALERT – ACSA APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT DECISION ON TARIFFS
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 20, 2026)—Today, the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”), in a 6-3 ruling, issued its opinion that the tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act by President Donald J. Trump are unlawful. ACSA welcomes and applauds this decision. Tariffs on many of our packaging inputs, together with...
SPECIAL ALERT – HHS DROPS NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES; ALCOHOL RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MODERATION
Released today, the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continue to recommend moderation in alcohol consumption for better health, largely in line with ACSA’s long-standing perspective.
Craft Spirits Sales See Second Year of Decline
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,...
ACSA & California Distillers Association Celebrate Passage of Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Bill
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...
What To Do During the Government Shutdown
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...
ACSA Urges Treasury to Keep TTB Approvals Running During Potential Shutdown
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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...
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...
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...
