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American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)
TrustedLast activity: 28.10.2026
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WHO WE ARE
The American Craft Spirits Association is the only registered national non-profit trade group representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Members vote for the 15 democratically elected representatives who make up the Board of Directors, and this Board collectively works to govern the ACSA in a transparent, responsive manner and in accordance with our bylaws.
VISION
The greatest spirits are universally recognized as coming from our member producers, and they are enjoyed responsibly everywhere in the world.
MISSION
To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers.
GOALS
Build Membership
Improve Governance
Drive Brand Awareness & Political Clout
Promote/Create Favorable Environment for Members
MEMBER OWNED
Membership in ACSA is open to anyone, although Voting Members must be independent licensed distillers with a valid DSP, subscribe to ACSA’s Code of Ethics, have no more than 50% of the DSP owned (directly or indirectly) by a producer of distilled spirits whose combined annual production of distilled spirits from all sources exceeds 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond, and annually produce fewer than 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond (the amount on which excise taxes are paid).
The American Craft Spirits Association is the only registered national non-profit trade group representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Members vote for the 15 democratically elected representatives who make up the Board of Directors, and this Board collectively works to govern the ACSA in a transparent, responsive manner and in accordance with our bylaws.
VISION
The greatest spirits are universally recognized as coming from our member producers, and they are enjoyed responsibly everywhere in the world.
MISSION
To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers.
GOALS
Build Membership
Improve Governance
Drive Brand Awareness & Political Clout
Promote/Create Favorable Environment for Members
MEMBER OWNED
Membership in ACSA is open to anyone, although Voting Members must be independent licensed distillers with a valid DSP, subscribe to ACSA’s Code of Ethics, have no more than 50% of the DSP owned (directly or indirectly) by a producer of distilled spirits whose combined annual production of distilled spirits from all sources exceeds 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond, and annually produce fewer than 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond (the amount on which excise taxes are paid).
Overview
Location
United States, Virginia, Oakton
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2013
Mentions in press and media 12
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| Sep 30, 2025 | 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, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping ... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Eighty-Five Percent of Consumers Demand DtC Purchasing Access to Craft Spirits | Sovos ShipCompliant Sovos' annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report underscores an immediate need to expand shipping laws to meet demand and boost spirit sales ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new report released... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Why D.C.'s distillery boom went bust | A bunch of D.C. distilleries have closed in the past two years — a pendulum swing from the city's craft booze boom that started a decade ago. Why it matters: D.C.'s downward distilling cycle exposes just how tough the booze biz ca... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Big Thirst Expands its Services with New Online Spirits Store and Adds Industry Experts to Staff | We are committed to helping our clients thrive and grow in this complex industry with access to the right insights, people, strategies, and tools. - Matt McGinnis, CEO of Big Thirst. AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) February 01, 2023 Big Thirst, the s... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Good Deed Spirits Expands Availability with Big Thirst E-commerce Platform | Good Deeds Malt Whiskey is now available for purchase online with nationwide shipping U.S. through Big Thirst Inc. “Expanding our reach by partnering with Big Thirst will better enable people all over the country to purchase this limited-ed... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 80% of Consumers Want to Purchase Craft Spirits via Direct-to-Consumer Shipping | With the launch of our Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report, the findings of this survey support the growing sense that consumers will continue to desire and demand the convenience of direct shipping to their homes for all kinds of it... |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Sovos ShipCompliant Provides Compliance Education at American Craft Spirits Association 9th Annual Distillers’ Convention | Consumers and suppliers alike are always looking for better, easier ways to interact in the purchasing process. To ensure the sustainability of that process from start to finish, distilleries must first ensure they understand and are meetin... |
| Aug 30, 2021 | The World’s Best Whiskey—According To The 2021 Craft Spirits Awards | A Port Finished Rye from Milam & Greene wins "Best In Show" at the 2021 Craft Spirits AwardsAnna Powell Denton |
| Jan 10, 2021 | Distilleries advocacy group postpones FDA sanitizer fee until end of coronavirus pandemic | It was an unsettling end to 2020 and start of 2021 for registered distilleries facing an $14,000 FDA fee. But the year ultimately ended on a good note: Sanitizer-making distilleries won’t be required to pony up the fee while the coronavirus... |
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FAQ about American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)
When was American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) founded?
American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) was founded in 2013.
What has the press written about American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)?
Parsers VC has collected 12 articles mentioning American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), among them “Strong Demand Persists for Direct-to-Consumer Shipping of Craft Spirits” (Sep 30, 2025) and “Eighty-Five Percent of Consumers Demand DtC Purchasing Access to Craft Spirits” (Oct 23, 2024).
Is American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) still active?
Yes, American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 28, 2026.