Hot Takes from a Craft Spirits Convention

Hoards of craft distillers came together this week in Pittsburgh for the annual American Craft Spirits Association convention despite the fact that an enormous icicle had recently fallen through the roof of the hosting hotel (which is just about the most Pittsburgh thing that could have happened). Below are a few takeaways from the event. CRAFT GROWS UP. There was plenty for craft distillers to celebrate this year. "The industry is maturing rapidly," Jeff Clark, Live Oak Banks' wine, beer