27 CFR 19.51 - Home production of distilled spirits prohibited.

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Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms last revised: Jan 22, 2026

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§ 19.51 - Home production of distilled spirits prohibited.

A person may not produce distilled spirits at home for personal use. Except as otherwise provided by law, distilled spirits may only be produced by a distilled spirits plant registered with TTB under the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 5171. All distilled spirits produced in the United States are subject to the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C. 5001.

(26 U.S.C. 5001,5601,and

authority: 19 U.S.C. 81c,1311; 26 U.S.C. 5001,5002,5004,5008,5010,5041,5061,5062,5066,5081,5101,5111,5121,5142,5143,5146,5148,5171,5175,5176,5178,5201,5206,5207,5211,5221,5231,5232,5235,5236,5241,5271,5273,5301,5311,5362,5370,5373,5501,5551,5559,5561,5562,5601,5612,5682,6001,6065,6109,6302,6311,6676,6806,7011,7510,7805; 31 U.S.C. 9301,9303,9304,9306

source: T.D. TTB-92, 76 FR 9090, Feb. 16, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 27 CFR 19.51