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{…}
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{…}
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{…}
Vodka is one of the most well-known and accessible alcoholic beverages worldwide. Historically, vodka was made from potatoes since that was the cheapest and most readily available starch source.. especially in Russia! Distilling vodka at home was common in many households as the ingredients are simple and widely available. Nowadays, Vodka is easily mass-produced and{…}
Whether you are making an alcoholic beverage or a luxurious essential oil at home, preparing perfect distillate calls for the right equipment and a good quality still. Having a clean still, that’s safe from all unwanted substances and residues is just as important as the actual process of distillation to make the perfect drink. Copper{…}
Gin has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years and more and more consumers are asking questions about what botanicals are in their favorite drink. Most gin brands don’t like to list what ingredients they’re uses as they’d be giving away their trade secret! To make gin you start with essentially a neutral spirit{…}
The hobby of home distilling is growing in popularity every year with the rise in popularity of boutique spirits and craft distilleries. Although it is illegal in many places to create and sell distilled spirits, it’s often not illegal to own moonshine-making equipmen and, in many regions, users can apply for a permit to produce{…}
The T500 Turbo Still (by Still Sprits) has become the go-to choice for novice distillers around the world, looking to better their craft – and for obvious reasons too. This still has all the features of a larger (and more expensive) distillation column, packing into a counter-top size and at an affordable price. However, before{…}
The term ‘moonshine” is not well understood and often misused when referring to homemade alcohol, or bad-quality alcohol. Some people call any homemade spirit ‘moonshine’ Others, refer to white whiskey as moonshine. Is it moonshine if it’s bad? Is it moonshine if it’s made illegally?? In this article, we’re going to look into exactly what{…}
You may have come across the word Rhum, or Agricole. Rum, rhum agricole, and cachaca are three spirits that are often confused with each other. All rum is produced from sugar, which is why it sometimes becomes difficult to differentiate between a few popular varieties and classifications of rum. However, slight variations in the process{…}
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