Other than tax purposes I don't see what the big deal is. I guess maybe there are health concerns from the fusel oils in the initial distillation? More than likely that is just an excuse so the tax man can his cut.
Vicki Weaver was murdered by a Federal Agent over a $50.00 tax beef.
The FBI incinerated 65 people in Texas over a $200.00 tax beef.
MamaGov gets mighty pissed when she don't get her cut. She makes the Crips and Bloods look like choirboys.
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