Episode 58: Margie Lehrman, American Craft Spirits Association

In our September/October 2022 issue, Susannah Skiver Barton explores the ongoing evolution of the craft distilling boom in America, and for this episode, we talk about the history and future of craft spirits with Margie Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association. Lehrman is also president of the StepUp Foundation, which aims to increase diversity, equity, and inclusivity in craft spirits, and we get an update from her on the foundation’s first year of operation.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe.