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The U.S. Is One Step Closer to Legalizing Home Distilling. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

Bootleggers may not be getting the boot much longer. In April, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans deemed a 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling unconstitut...

Is third-party distilling in crisis?

In a turbulent spirits market that is being buffeted from all sides, third-party distillers are banking on innovation to guarantee long-term success The post Is third-party distill...

High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market

The courts have an opportunity to legalize small-scale distillation, but taxes remain a problem.

A Circuit Split Gives SCOTUS an Opportunity To Overturn a Federal Law That Makes Home Distilling a Felony

The 6th Circuit upheld that 158-year-old law, while the 5th Circuit concluded it could not be justified as a revenue measure.

Frey Ranch Distillery Partners With Hotaling & Co. For National Expansion

What happens when a fifth-generation farm distillery teams up with a powerhouse spirits distributor? Frey Ranch and Hotaling & Co. just announced a major deal. Read the full ar...

US court strikes down 158-year home distilling ban

A US appeals court has declared the 158-year ban on home distilling unconstitutional, ruling that it can't be outlawed over tax The post US court strikes down 158-year home distill...

Revelton Distilling Co. Realigns Distribution Network Across Four States

Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries

MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

Turning local products into spirits

About a year ago the state of Hawaii had 15 distilleries, counting both craft and commercial producers. Only one was here on the Big Island. That one was the 12th in the state and...

GSN Book Review: The Distillers’ Company Ordinance

The Ordinance Book of the Worshipful Company of Distillers, which detailed the organization, rules, and practices of its guild members, dates back to 1638. This transcription with...

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Law Banning Home Alcohol Distilleries

The ruling holds the law exceeds Congress' authority under the tax power and the Necessary and Proper Clause. But it does not consider the Commerce Clause.

Sixth Circuit Upholds Federal Law Banning Home Alcohol Distilleries, Creating a Circuit Split

The decision is at odds with a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit.

Lofted Spirits cuts production at 2 Kentucky distilleries

Two Kentucky distilleries owned by Lofted Spirits are reducing production amidst the decline of American whiskey.

Kentucky Artisan Distillers Launches More Affordable Small-Barrel Single Barrel Program

Can't justify a full 53-gallon barrel? KAD's new small-barrel program lets you customize your own single barrel bourbon starting at just 15 gallons and 65 bottles. Read the full ar...

Appeals court strikes down 158-year-old home distilling ban

A U.S. appeals court today declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its...

Appeals court strikes down 158-year-old home distilling ban

A U.S. appeals court today declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its...

Federal appeals court strikes down 158-year-old ban on home distilling

A federal appeals court has struck down the nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, declaring the Reconstruction-era prohibition an unconstitutional overreach of Congre...

Virginia Distilling Company Unveils Split Barrel Project

Virginia Distillery Co. has introduced its new Split Barrel Project. The inaugural release is named Project #1. Split Barrel is a new hybrid release intended to combine the popular...

Brown-Forman shakes up control state distribution

As Republic National Distributing Company exits 17 control states, Brown-Forman has changed distribution in 11 US markets The post Brown-Forman shakes up control state distribution...

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

Federal Court Overturns 150-Year Home Distilling Ban: Is It Finally Legal?

It’s a landmark moment for a Prohibition-era ban.

Confessions of an Independent Bottler: Why Whisky Needs More Character

What happens to the most distinctive casks that don't fit a distillery's house style? Independent bottlers step in — and that's where whisky gets truly interesting. Read the full a...

Brother Justus Rebrands After TTB Single Malt Ruling

What happens when a craft distillery is told it can't call its whiskey "single malt"? Brother Justus fights back with a bold rebrand, a manifesto, and a defiant stance. Read the fu...

15 Stars Unveils First Ever Entirely In-House Bourbon

Indiana-based 15 Stars has announced the fourth release in its First West collection: First West Explorer. Joining First West Small Batch, First West Toasted Oak and First West Ext...