Homemade Wine, Brandy, Whiskey

I am not a BATF agent but I believe distillation for private use is legal. Distillation for sale without being taxed and permitted is illegal.
I have not wiki-ed this yet to be absolutely certain.

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I am not a BATF agent but I believe distillation for private use is legal. Distillation for sale without being taxed and permitted is illegal.
I have not wiki-ed this yet to be absolutely certain.

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Although home distillation of ethanol for commercial purposes is still illegal in the United States, legislation was introduced, but failed to pass[30] in November 2001 to legalize home distillation in much the same way as home brewing of wine and beer were legalized in 1978.

Not exceedingly clear, but looks like it's illegal....

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I am not a BATF agent but I believe distillation for private use is legal. Distillation for sale without being taxed and permitted is illegal.
I have not wiki-ed this yet to be absolutely certain.

I think you can make up to 50 gallons for private consumption,the laws date back to prohibition times ,the alcohol content is the key,that is why moonshine is illegal ..

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Originally Posted by beamish

I think you can make up to 50 gallons for private consumption,the laws date back to prohibition times ,the alcohol content is the key,that is why moonshine is illegal ..

Originally Posted by ATF Website FAQ

G1: Can I produce beer, wine or spirits for my personal or family use without paying Federal excise tax and filing Federal paperwork?

Beer
Production.
Removal of beer.

Wine
Wine for personal or family use.

Spirits
You cannot produce spirits for beverage purposes without paying taxes and without prior approval of paperwork to operate a distilled spirits plant. [See 26 U.S.C. 5601 & 5602 for some of the criminal penalties.] There are numerous requirements that must be met that make it impractical to produce spirits for personal or beverage use. Some of these requirements are paying special tax, filing an extensive application, filing a bond, providing adequate equipment to measure spirits, providing suitable tanks and pipelines, providing a separate building (other than a dwelling) and maintaining detailed records, and filing reports. All of these requirements are listed in 27 CFR Part 19.

Spirits may be produced for nonbeverage purposes for fuel use only without payment of tax, but you also must file an application, receive ATF's approval, and follow requirements, such as construction, use, records and reports.

Nope, spirits done be illegal.