Homemade spirits find a loyal following; pity about the jail sentences
(NEWSER) - Whether it's a result of the recession or an outgrowth of the local food movement, more and more Americans are getting in on the craze for do-it-yourself food and drink. But there's a small problem with homemade spirits—unlike smoking salmon or pickling cukes, distilling your own whiskey or grappa could get you five years in federal prison. For Catherine Price of Salon, distilling is poised to be the next locavore obsession—if only it weren't a felony. More»