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What is Bathtub Gin? (And How to Make It At Home!)

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The Gin craze is here! And, with more and more people curious about different types of gin, it’s no wonder we’ve been getting a bunch of questions about the infamous ‘bathtub gin’. What is Bathtub Gin? There are two types of bathtub gin, the historical kind which is how the name originated, and the contemporary{…}

What Is Sloe Gin? (And How You Can Make It At Home!)

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Although Sloe Gin is an old drink, it is gaining popularity, and many new age distilleries are now producing this liqueur to the new wave of gin enthusiasts. ‘ We refer to Sloe Gin as liquor because of the sweetness it contains. Sloe berries are incredibly sour when consumed straight from the plant. However, with{…}

How To Make Gin With An Air Still (A Beginner’s Guide To Air Still Gin)

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Making gin at home has become popular and easier than ever with the invention of the air still. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create your own bespoke gin in just a few hours. I personally use my Air Still to quickly prototype new recipes, before committing to a larger batch. It’s super{…}

5 Tried-and-true Gin Recipes (That You Can Make At Home)

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There are many considerations in making gin using botanicals and distilling procedures. Thus, it is not easy and takes a long time. Botanical infusions to gin come in four different ways as Vapour Infusion, Infused Distillation, Direct Infusion, and Vacuum Infusion. Infused Distillation is where the botanicals are placed or soaked inside the alcohol. The{…}

Is Home Distilling Legal In My Country? (Answered!)

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As you may already have realized, most governments around the world place restrictions on the act of distilling your own spirits at home. This is mostly due to the following reasons; New Zealand is the only western country where home distilling is completely legal. Others will permit you to distill spirits yourself under restrictions, but{…}

How to Make Pitorro At Home (Step-by-Step Guide)

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The Best Still For Making Whiskey (In 2024)

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The Best Still For Making Vodka (In 2024)

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The Best Thermometer For Distilling (In 2024)

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How To Cut Heads and Tails When Making Gin

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A Distillers’ Guide To Excise Duty (Excise Tax Considerations)

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