Can you distill whiskey at home legally?
Can you distill whiskey at home legally? No matter what you may have seen on the Discovery Channel, home distilling in the United States remains very much illegal. It's perfectly legal to own a still, and you can even use it, as long as you're not making alcohol – so, you can make essential oils without a permit, or perfume, or distilled water. How much whiskey do you get from 5 gallons of mash? For the instant gratification seekers in the crowd, here's the short answer: A 1 gallon run will yield 3-6 cups of alcohol. A 5 gallon run...