How to Make Vodka From Potatoes (Our Step-By-Step Guide!)

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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{…}

How To Clean A Still (Complete Guide To Maintaining Distillation Hardware)

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{…}

A Complete Guide To Gin Botanicals

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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 9 Best Distilling Books (For Home Distillers!)

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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{…}

Our Complete Turbo 500 Still Review (Your Questions Answered!)

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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{…}

Moonshine Explained: What is Moonshine and How to Make It

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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{…}

Rhum Agricole vs Cachaca vs Rum (Differences Explained)

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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{…}

5 Best Yeasts for Making and Distilling Rum (Best Rum Yeast Explained!)

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With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to use when making rum can be baffling. And, because any type of yeast can be used, there is no wrong option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than others. Rum{…}

The Best Yeast For Distilling Tequila and Mezcal (Explained!)

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With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to choose when making tequila can be baffling. And, because any type of yeast can be used, there is the wrong option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than others. Agave{…}

The Best Whiskey Yeast (Our 5 Top Picks For Distilling Whiskey)

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With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to use when making whiskey can be baffling. And because any type of yeast *can* be used, there is no bad or good option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than{…}

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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