New Hobby

[Wobdog]

As my E9 projects wound down, my son decided I needed a new hobby and quietly sourced a whiskey still from a craftsman in Portugal.

 

[rsporsche]

Sooo Mike, inquiring minds want to know what you are going to distill ... in your newly sourced contraption?

 

[Wobdog]

I have no idea and am open to any input. I am thinking about whiskey

 

[Stevehose]

Well it is a federal crime to do so, but I would start with something easier than whiskey, like vodka.

 

[rsporsche]

there is always cognac ...

 

[Clubsport_CSi]

Remember to test your skills before consuming the product yourself - feed the first runs to the dogs in the neighborhood that regularly cock their legs on your car and observe if they continue to find the car...

 

[mulberryworks]

Well it is a federal crime to do so, but I would start with something easier than whiskey, like vodka.

Yes, beer and wine are ok, but distilling spirits, no. But you can get a permit. Fortunately there's no problem owning a still, you just can't use it for personal consumption.
Here's the site.

https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/beverage-alcohol/distilled-spirits/penalties-for-illegal-distilling

 

[boonies]

We have a long history in the US for making moonshine...so rules be damned. Just be careful and don't tell anyone what you are doing. Oops (except us of course).

 

[CSteve]

If you sell small quanties to us you will bear the proud title Bootlegger. An honored profession to which my grandfather belonged during Prohibition.

 

[bavbob]

Name it E9 Shine!

 

[Ohmess]

If you decide to make moonshine, don't sell. That's a separate crime, and far more likely to be prosecuted.

 

[Wobdog]

Good thing none of this is documented