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Fifth Circuit upholds ruling overturning federal home distilling ban

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good for the home distillers. A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for ​Congress to exercise its power to tax. The 5th U.S. Circuit … Continue reading →

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Home distilling ban lawsuit heads to the Fifth Circuit

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Of interest. In July, a Texas judge ruled that a 157-year-old ban on at-home distilling was unconstitutional, allowing a group of at-home distilling proponents in the Lone Star State to pursue their passion without the fear of breaking the law. It also marked a … Continue reading →

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Federal ban on home distilling ruled unconstitutional

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

I have somewhat mixed feelings about this. A federal judge in Texas has ruled that a 156-year-old ban on at-home distilling is unconstitutional, siding with a group that advocates for legalizing the ability of people to produce spirits like whiskey … Continue reading →

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