Making your own spirits at home is not only interesting but also a great learning experience. However, preparing any alcoholic beverage by yourself calls for the right care and precision. Methanol is an unwanted byproduct of fermentation. It can be concentrated if distillation is performed incorrectly and this can lead to harmful or even lethal{…}
Methanol is the simplest form of alcohol and is closely associated with ethanol, which is mostly found in wine, beer, and spirits. However, methanol is much more toxic and could lead to death when left untreated. The following symptoms will manifest themselves as the first signs of methanol poisoning: Fortunately it’s also possible to treat{…}
Distillation is a process for creating hard liquors or ‘sprits’ such as vodka, brandy, and whisky to name just three examples. It dates back to at least the 13th century, and is a simple concept, but requires a lot of knowledge and experience to do it well and safely. There is concern among some that{…}
Gin is a beverage that has existed for longer than most, from dutch geneva to the gin we know today. It can take on many forms and be prepared in a variety of what depending on where you’re from and what botanicals are selected to be used. But, despite being around for so long, a{…}
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{…}
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