The ATF people might also question the wisdom... and legality.
"The ATF people might also question the wisdom... and legality."
It is perfectly legal as long as you have a permit. The permit for small scale production (up to 10,000 gallons per year) is not that hard to get. A lot of people have them.
Here's a link to the form you use to apply for a permit: http://www.ethanolstill.com/alcoholpermit.pdf