United States to legalize home distilling
A bill
tabled in the 107th U.S. Congress by representative Bart Stupak of
Michigan
(H.R. 3249) proposes to legalize home distilling in the United
States. You can
follow its progress through the House by entering
"H.R. 3249" in the Bill Number field in:
The significance of this development cannot be over-estimated. New Zealanders have been allowed to distil spirits for their own consumption since 1996, a freedom denied to citizens in most other countries. Anticipating the likely passage of this bill, Americans can start to think seriously about entering the fascinating world of spirit-making ----- rum, whiskey, gin, vodka, etc. ---- plus all those other exotic spirits such as schnapps, tequila, brandy, and liqueurs from around the world.
If a large and democratic country such as the United States decides to remove the ban on home distilling, people in other countries will inevitably start to question why they too can't be granted this self-same freedom ----- the freedom to enjoy a hobby as innocuous as beer- and wine-making.
So ------- the dawn of a new era lies just over the horizon.