We're back from American Craft Spirit Association's 2015 Convention & Vendor Trade Show. It was a whirlwind in all the best ways. We'll have a full rundown in our Spring 2015 issue. Until then, here's some photos to tide you over...[caption id="attachment_298" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
The hotel was a stunner.[/caption][caption id="attachment_299" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Texas welcomed our arrival with blue skies.[/caption][caption id="attachment_300" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Texas BBQ was a must.[/caption][caption id="attachment_301" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
And we couldn't leave Austin without sneaking in a concert or two.[/caption][caption id="attachment_302" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
It was a packed show![/caption][caption id="attachment_303" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Hamming it up for the camera.[/caption][caption id="attachment_305" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
We caught a bird's-eye-view at Texas on the Rocks.[/caption][caption id="attachment_304" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Good spirits on display at Texas on the Rocks.[/caption][caption id="attachment_306" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Swappin' videos that cannot be unseen.[/caption][caption id="attachment_307" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Dave Pickerell blew us all away.[/caption][caption id="attachment_308" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
There was a lot to see on the vendor trade show floor.[/caption][caption id="attachment_309" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Paul Gatza, Director of The Brewers Association delivered an enlightening keynote address.[/caption][caption id="attachment_310" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Tito Beveridge captivated the audience with the story of his beginning.[/caption][caption id="attachment_311" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
ACSA Board Members Patrick Bernards, Paul Hletko, Nicole Austin, Ted Huber, and Tom Mooney answer questions and address the future.[/caption][caption id="attachment_312" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Nicole Austin celebrating like a true champ.[/caption][caption id="attachment_313" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Jazz hands forever.[/caption][caption id="attachment_314" align="aligncenter" width="637"]
Convention season started off on the right foot. Thank you to American Craft Spirits Association for a great event! [/caption]