Fifty issues. Twelve years. Thousands of stories. That’s a lot of ink, a lot of whiskey, and a whole lot of industry change. This milestone edition of Artisan Spirit Magazine lands at a time when distillers are facing some of their biggest challenges yet — but if there’s one thing we know, it’s that this industry doesn’t back down. In this issue, we highlight the fighters, the innovators, and the folks finding new ways to thrive, including Artisan Spirit of the Year award recipient Ted Huber of Starlight Distillery. So pour a glass, settle in, and let’s keep moving forward — together....
Article topics include:
• 2025 Artisan Spirit of the Year
• Alternating proprietorships for distilleries
• Lessons learned after 30 years in the rum industry
• Opposition to the new standard of identity for American single malt whiskey
• Waste management on the fly
• A review of 2024's changes in alcohol beverage law
• Essential fall protection strategies
Featured distilleries:
• Copper Fox
• Frey Ranch Farmers & Distillers
• JAZ Spirits
• Los Poblanos' Town & Ranch Tasting Room
• Root Shoot
Artisan Spirit Magazine remains independent and free of paid advertorials through the support of our advertisers and sponsors: The American Spirits Exchange, Cage and Sons Distilling Systems, CF Napa Brand Design, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Independent Stave Company, Jack Vogel, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits, Moonshine University, Phoenix Packaging, Statesville Contract Distilling, Stave & Thief Society, Tapi, Thousand Oaks Barrel Co., Total Wine & More, and George Dickel. It is with great gratitude that we work with these companies towards our common goal of supporting creativity, innovation, and integrity within this industry that we all love so much.
We are here to serve our readers, so please do not hesitate to contact us! Is there a topic you wish we’d tackle? Want to learn more about a particular practice, supplier category, or spirit type? Curious what how other members of your community are tackling a certain problem? We adore receiving requests, suggestions, constructive criticism, and your burning questions.
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