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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.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRkZTJRa3k5ejBXbm1HUEN2RzlkNFhmRUlJZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuT3R6SXNncDZiSURGTjNaRXEyVTJ2d25pTEk0Sl9pc1hyQWpSQXZjdERKNjJjbzJkcXA3VGotVHJjSExRbVdzdDRHZ25XQjU3SjBpRi14cjVrTmFzVXR3enFqZ2VDM3N0UC1VTlFVdzNINFd1ZVhwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhobbydistillersassociation.com%2F&v=Q0uPjDG9BLQ] Distilling 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. #madeonzencastr After 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.