[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Uncle Nearest Insolvent, Sale Likely by June 30

Uncle Nearest Inc. "is insolvent (and) would be forced to cease operations within 30 days without continued cash infusions by" its principal lender, the Federal court overseeing the company's receivership was told.

Home Distilling Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the more-than-150-year-old prohibition of home distilling of distilled spirits was unconstitutional. The 23-page decision can the boiled down to this: Congress has the authority to impose taxes. What Congress doesn't have the authority to do is to prohibit an activity that Congress can tax.

Craft Beer Gains Share as Production Declines

Craft beer outpaced the overall beer category, which declined 5.7% by volume, the Brewers Association said, adding this highlighted relative resilience within a contracting market.  Craft's share by volume rose a bit to 13.3% from 13.2%

Missouri Distillery Marks 100th Anniversay of Route 66

Ty Iechyd Da Distillery, Springfield, Mo., announced the release of an official Centennial Spirits Line.

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel