A major court ruling could change the legality of home distilling in the U.S., signaling a potential shift in the whiskey industry. This episode explores that development alongside production slowdowns, corporate moves, and new distillery plans—before diving into a full review of Kentucky Senator Release #7.

Bourbon Bytes Podcast

Clifton McDaniel | Bourbon Bytes

Home Distilling Could Become Legal… Plus Kentucky Senator Bourbon Release #7 Review

APR 16, 202620 MIN
Bourbon Bytes Podcast

Home Distilling Could Become Legal… Plus Kentucky Senator Bourbon Release #7 Review

APR 16, 202620 MIN

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Whiskey might be changing in a big way. A recent appeals court ruling could potentially make home distilling legal in the United States - a move that could reshape the entire whiskey landscape. But that’s not the only shift happening right now. This week on Bourbon Bytes, I break down: The home distilling ruling and what it actually means MGP slowing production and what that signals for bourbon supply A potential deal between Sazerac and Brown-Forman Sazerac’s newly named Tennessee distillery and future plans And of course, I’m reviewing Kentucky Senator Bourbon "Jim Bunning" Release #7 to see if it lives up to the hype. 🥃 Is the whiskey boom changing direction? 🥃 And more importantly… is this bottle worth your money? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro – Whiskey Industry Shakeups 00:56 Home Distilling Ruling Explained 03:29 MGP Pauses Production at Lux Row & Limestone Branch 06:11 Sazerac Eyes Jack Daniel’s + Announces AJ Bond Distillery 09:13 Kentucky Senator Charity Single Barrel News 11:47 Byte-Sized Review – Kentucky Senator Release #7