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Story summary
- On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a 158-year federal ban on home distilling is unconstitutional.
- The court sided with the Hobby Distillers Association, saying the ban improperly exercised Congress's taxing power.
- It follows a July 2024 decision by U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman and allows individuals to distill spirits at home for personal use.
