I wrote this for the latest edition of the American Craft Spirits Association‘s e-newsletter. Thought I’d share it with you, as well. It’s hard to believe that yet another year is behind us. If 2017 proved anything, it’s that these are indeed exciting times to be in the craft spirits business. And that’s going to…
Category: craft spirits
Senate Finance Committee tax reform proposal includes FET relief for craft distillers
Last night, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) released his Chairman’s markup of the long-awaited major tax reform proposal, which included a landmark provision to create tax fairness for the country’s 1,589 small, independent craft distillers. Current tax policy allows for a reduced excise tax rate for small producers of beer and wine, however,…
Conviction Small Batch Bourbon released from Whiskey Prison after 3.5-year term
Southern Grace Distilleries, the first distillery in the United States to be located in a former prison, has released its first bourbon after opening its doors three and a half years ago: Conviction Small Batch Bourbon. “The hard time aging in oak barrels behind bars here at Whiskey Prison has created a cask strength bourbon that’s subtly sweet…
Rebecca Creek Distillery products now available in Missouri
Texas-based Rebecca Creek Distillery has released its award-winning spirits throughout the state of Missouri for the first time.
Republic Restoratives releases Washington, D.C.’s first apple brandy
The fourth product release from Republic Restoratives, Washington D.C.’s community-funded and community-driven craft distillery, is rooted in one of America’s oldest spirits-making traditions.
Bedlam Vodka heading to the Country Music Association Awards
Bedlam Vodka, made by Durham, N.C.-based Graybeard Distillery, has joined forces with the Country Music Association to introduce the Bedlam Vodka Green Room at “The 51st Annual CMA Awards.”
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