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Catoctin Creek Distilling Company Donates to the STEPUP Foundation in Support of Women’s History Month

The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠ donates over $5000 to support underprivileged workers in the spirits industry PURCELLVILLE, Va. (June 23, 2023) – – – Catoctin ...
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“STEPUP” FOUNDATION CELEBRATES NEW MILESTONES: INAUGURAL GRADUATION, INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT, AND SECOND CLASS OF INTERNS

Washington, DC (March 16, 2023) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and The Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals (STEPUP Foundation) are proud to ...
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“STEPUP” FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SECOND CLASS OF INTERNS, MENTORS, PARTICIPATING DISTILLERIES & NEW DONOR PARTNERS

Washington, DC (November 22, 2022) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and The Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals (STEPUP Foundation) are proud to announce ...
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ST. GEORGE SPIRITS RELEASES 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

ARTISAN DISTILLERS MARK MAJOR MILESTONE WITH SPIRIT THAT SPEAKS TO HERITAGE ALAMEDA, CA (October 24, 2022) – St. George Spirits, the artisan distiller known for its ...
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Fast Penny Spirits partners with STEPUP Foundation for Pretty Penny Give-Back

The women-owned amaro brand will donate 3% of sales to the organization which creates opportunities for underserved communities through internships in the spirits industry   Seattle ...
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Chris Montana is making history and giving back with nation’s 1st Black-owned distillery

TODAY, April 23, 2022 – Thanks to Chris Montana, Du Nord Social Spirits is the first black-owned distillery in the United States. Montana and his wife, Shanelle, started the ...
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