Distilled Spirits

What To Do During the Government Shutdown

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...

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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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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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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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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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ACSA Responds: U.S. Craft Distilleries are in Crisis

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) applauds Jake Emen’s Food & Wine article, “U.S. Craft Distilleries Are in Crisis,” which candidly depicts the harsh realities of the state of craft distilling in 2024 and the economic and legislative headwinds these independent small businesses face.  ACSA and Jake Emen are...

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The Monthly Mash: June 2024

The Monthly Mash: June 2024

Volume 9.6 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: The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators—a highly energetic, engaging group of state and federal...

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ACSA Announces Newly Elected 2024 Board of Directors

Kelly Woodcock, Amber Pollock, and Jeff Kanof Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments WASHINGTON, DC (April 17, 2024) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election of Kelly Woodcock of Westward Whiskey (OR) as the President of the...

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The Monthly Mash: March 2024

The Monthly Mash: March 2024

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...

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