Inside the Legal Battle Over Home Distilling | Rick From HDA

Rick from the Hobby Distillers Association joins me to break down the latest legal fight over home distilling in the USA. We cover what the recent court win actually means, what it does not mean, and why this fight may be bigger than distilling itself.  Join the HDA or get in contact with them here:  https://hobbydistillersassociation.comDistilling Supplies And Equipment: https://chasethecraft.com/?utm_source=zen&utm_medium=ctcpod&utm_campaign=hda-pod-2026

Allan Bishop is a professional distiller, YouTuber, podcaster and historian.  In this episode, he shares the secrets of French Absinthe from the 1800's (Belle Epoque absinthe) as well as dispelling some Absinthe myths.     Old Homestead Distilling:  https://www.oldhomesteaddc.com  Alan's Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos  Distillers Talk Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wa4Z2KV2K5Z6nPGgEkXUh  If You Have Ghosts You Have Everything Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6NPWGElzbUUeM3AY6RSNNC?si=ce3824769d514e75&nd=1&dlsi=475d1681757c438e  Sign Up To The CTC Newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights from Erin, updates on new products and specials. https://chasethecraft.com/

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Alan Bishop is a distiller, podcaster, YouTuber, and historian.  In this podcast, we get into the nitty gritty of whiskey and absinth history and production.   Spirits Of French Lick:  https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com  Alan's Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/hipgnosis2/videos  Distillers Talk Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wa4Z2KV2K5Z6nPGgEkXUh  If You Have Ghosts You Have Everything Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6NPWGElzbUUeM3AY6RSNNC?si=ce3824769d514e75

Use my special link zen.ai/chasethecraft and use chasethecraft to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrAfter moving from Canada to New Zealand Tom found a passion for home distilling. Eventually vowing to go pro or leave the hobby behind.  He now operates a small distillery named after a legend that ties New Zealand and Canada together.

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Tobias and Johan from ETOH in Denmark explain the technical process of using their Whiskey Reactor to accelerate the ageing process of whisky and rum. They also share the ehtos, convictions and creative flair behind the technique. Find ETOH here: https://etoh.dk Get your own kick ass shirt from into the am: https://www.intotheam.com/chase

Eric runs a farm distillery in upstate New York. He is also fascinated with very old still designs. Could they be viable in the modern world of distilling? Mohawk Spirits: https://mohawkspirits.com Nano Distilling: http://nanodistilling.com/ A short history of the art of distillation (the book mentioned): https://amzn.to/3AiCaoQ

Matt Pietrek helps unpack the interesting history of Royal Navy Rum. From its beginnings in the 1600's through to a point in time, where the British navy had nuclear weapons and dolled out rum regularly to its sailors! Check out Cocktail Wonk and Matt's Book Here: https://cocktailwonk.com/