While individuals of legal drinking age may produce wine or beer at home for personal or family use, Federal law strictly prohibits individuals from producing distilled spirits at home (see 26 United States Code (U.S.C.)

Both Kentucky and federal law prohibit the production of distilled spirits for personal use without a license.

Participating in alcohol distillation for personal use without the proper permits and licenses is still illegal in Tennessee.

Liquor in Oregon An OLCC Distillery license and a Distillery Permit issued by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is needed for this activity. Note: there is no exemption from this requirement for “home-distilling.”