What did the farmers want with the whiskey rebellion?

The farmers involved in the Whiskey Rebellion sought to protest the federal excise tax imposed on distilled spirits, which they viewed as unfair and burdensome. Many of these farmers relied on whiskey production as a vital source of income, and the tax disproportionately affected them, especially in the rural western regions. They aimed to challenge what they perceived as overreach by the federal government and advocate for their economic interests, ultimately seeking to assert their rights and autonomy.