Tag Archives: American Craft Spirits Association

Pandemic Crushed Catoctin Creek On-Prem Sales; DtC Relief

Catoctin Creed Distilling Co., Purcellville, Va., saw its on-premise sales plunge 70% during the Covid-19 pandemic, Becky Harris, co-founder and chief distiller, told the Distilled Spirits Council/American Craft Spirits Association Public Policy Conference. That pain was eased a bit after … Continue reading

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U Tariffs, Expanded Access Top Issues for DISCUS/ACSA

As more than 200 distillers from across the country gather virtually for this years public policy conference, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. and American Craft Spirits Association indicated the top priorities for virtual visits with Congress will be the … Continue reading

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10,000 Craft Spirits Workers Face Loss of Jobs in Tax Relief Isn’t Extended

Nearly 10,000 craft distiller employees will lose their jobs if the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) isn’t passed.  Failure to renew the lower tax rates included in the measue will also result in a 40% reduction in … Continue reading

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Trade Groups Warn High Court Jack Daniel’s Trademark Case Could Imperil Responsibility

The dog toy closely resembles a Jack Daniel’s bottle.   The typography is similar.  But Bad Spaniels Old No. 2 on your Tennessee Carpet isn’t a whiskey.  It’s a dog toy that resembles the classic Jack Daniel’s Old No. 2 bottle … Continue reading

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USTR, EU Urged to Roll Back Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

Seventeen trade associations representing the U.S. and European beverage alcohol sectors called on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission “to remove the current tariffs on spirits and wine from the EU and UK, and American Whiskeys, … Continue reading

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U.S. Retaliatory Tariffs Could Cost 78,600 U.S. Jobs

Up to 78,600 jobs in the U.S. beverage alcohol and hospitality sectors could be lost if distilled spirits, wine and non-alcoholic beer are included on the final U.S. list of European Union (EU) products targeted for retaliatory tariffs, according to … Continue reading

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