September 10, 2021 The Honorable Patrick Leahy Chairman, Appropriations Committee 437 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Richard ShelbyVice Chairman, Appropriations Committee 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Leahy and Vice Chairman Shelby: We are writing in follow-up to the industry letter...
CHICAGO, IL (September 8, 2021) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announced the medalists of the 2021 Heartland Whiskey Competition, which was open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill (the mix of grains used to make whiskey). In this...
The Monthly Mash Volume 6.8 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA 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: A singular motivating factor threads my work history: passion. Whether I was...
Key Industry Leadership Tapped to Steer 501(c)(3) Internship Initiative in Effort to Create a More Inclusive Industry, With Significant Financial Commitments Already Pledged Washington, DC (August 31, 2021) – After more than 18 months of planning, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is proud to launch the Spirits Training...
Recipients Selected from a Pool of Approximately 550 Entrants Across 42 States Washington, DC (August 24, 2021) – Tonight, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the nation’s only national registered non-profit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, announced the winners of its 8th Annual Judging of Craft...
Amy Greenberg, Director Regulations and Rulings Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G Street NW, Box 12 Washington, DC 20005 August 18, 2021 Dear Director Greenberg: I am writing on behalf of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the only national trade group solely representing the...
Part III of the Whiskey Rebels excerpt series focuses on advocacy and education. Craft visionaries like Westward’s Tom Mooney and ADI founder Bill Owens organized a collective of craft producers to make their voices heard in the halls of congress and teach each other the art of making fine spirits. Here...
The Monthly Mash Volume 6.7 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Loan Officer: “Thanks so much for your time. I’m just trying to figure out whether we loan $$$ to...
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