Basic Brandy Recipe
The amount of brandy this recipe will make can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the alcohol content of the wash, the efficiency of your still, and…
What is a reflux still?
A reflux still is a type of still used for distillation, which is a process of separating components of a mixture based on their boiling points. In a reflux still,…
What is a pot still?
A pot still is a type of distillation apparatus used to separate and purify liquid mixtures, typically alcoholic beverages like whiskey, brandy, and rum. The process of distillation involves heating…
Pineapple Brandy (mampoer)
This pineapple brandy or mampoer recipe makes a smooth spirit with subtle pineapple flavors and aromas. It will yield +/- 1L of finished product (43% ABV). Ingredients: 3kg ripe pineapples1kg…
Gin botanicals
Gin is an alcoholic drink that is defined by its use of the juniper berry to give it its unique flavour. However, other than legally having to contain juniper in…
Rose and Cucumber Gin Recipe
This rose and cucumber gin recipe makes 750ml of fresh, floral gin. Ingredients: 24g Juniper berries12g coriander12g cucumber slices3g angelica root3g rose petals 2g cubeb pepper4cm slice orange peel4cm slice…
Banana Brandy Recipe
This banana brandy recipe makes a sweet and fruity spirit with intense banana flavors and aromas. Ingredients: (For a 20L wash) 10kg overripe bananas2kg dark brown sugar2 Tsp Citric Acid20g…
Spiced Rum Recipe
This spiced rum recipe makes a delicious spicey and woody rum excellent to drink in cocktails or just on its own. Ingredients: 1L 60 % abv white rum1 vanilla bean8…
Apple Jack Recipe
Apple Jack is a sweet alcoholic beverage made from apples. It dates back to colonial America and is traditionally made using freeze distillation. Ingredients: 4L apple juice1 tsp distillers yeast…
Potato Vodka Recipe
This potato vodka recipe will yield about 1L finished product Ingredients: 10kg potatoes2.5kg crushed malted barley20g Distillers yeast ( high alcohol tolerance) Method: Begin by sterilizing all your equipment to…