Updates From the HDA
This is a collection of updates regarding HDA news
and events that we have shared with the public since we founded the
Hobby Distiller's Association in Spring of 2014.
Latest News From the Hobby Distiller's Association
2025: New horizons for home distilling. Law changes and trends
Since its founding in 2014, the Hobby Distiller’s Association (HDA) has advocated for the legalization of home distilling. …
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Legal victory for home distillers: how the Hobby Distillers Association is changing the law
Legal victory for home distillers: how the Hobby Distillers Association is changing the law …
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October Updates and FAQ
We’ve got some new things for you in the section this month, and we also tried to …
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Introduction of Bills: The HDA’s Latest Milestone
We have been advised by our lobbyist since the bills were introduced to keep a low profile in …
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June Update
Remember What Happened in Florida? We’ve noticed that many members are letting their memberships expire instead of renewing …
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HDA Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
We’re a few weeks late as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of bthe Hobby Distiller’s Association, but with …
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March Update: News and Action
HDA in the News Again Just in case you missed it or don't already follow us on Facebook …
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Results of HDA’s February Meetings in Washington, DC
I have just returned from my latest trip to Washington, DC to continue pressing for legalization of hobby …
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HDA To Return to Washington in February
Captain of the Hobby Distiller’s Association (HDA), Rick Morris will return to Washington, D.C. in February to join …
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Hobby Distilling Continues to Make the News
NPR recently ran a story that caught my attention entitled “Getting Your ‘Shine On Is Becoming Increasingly Legal …
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September in Review
September has been a busy month for the Hobby Distiller’s Association, and it’s not over yet! You’ve probably …
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Results of Meetings in Washington, DC
As you know by now, Dawn and I were in Washington this week for meetings with Senator Ted …
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What’s new for HDA in Fall 2014 Season
We have continued to work with our lobbyist to contact elected officials and garner support. We have managed …
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Home Fires: The State of Home Distilling in the US
Written by Matt Rowley for the Whisky Advocate Lew Bryson, editor at Whisky Advocate, asked me write about …
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ATTN All Members, Contact Your Federal Reps
We continue to make headway, but we really need your help to push this over the top! Our …
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Why Homemade Booze Costs $500,000
Homebrewers may be everywhere, but the Feds are cracking down on private distilling operations. Backwoods moonshiners aren’t the …
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Calling ALL Those From FL who Received a ‘VISIT’ In March 2014
The HDA has been in contact with one of the producers of the story below, which was run …
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Article in the Denver Post — Meyer
We have made the news again!! Read about it in the article link below, and don't forget to …
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Tell Your Craft Distillers Story!
Paperny Entertainment, the producer of hit TV series in the US and Canada, is developing a new show …
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Brochures Have Arrived!
Greetings ! THE BROCHURES HAVE ARRIVED! They look great! Please let us know if you would like some mailed …
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