The Home Distilling Handbook was written for beginning distillers who want to learn the complete process of making high quality whiskey. Clear pictures and concise instructions give you a complete understanding of every step in the process. The book includes a detailed list of every piece of equipment you need. Use the book as a step-by-step guide to making whiskey and other spirits.

The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home! ”If you’re going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then you’ll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly.” –Rick Morris, HowBrewBeer The Joy of Home Distilling is covers nearly every facet of distilling: Step-by-step instructions for the different processes, from bucket to bottle The difference between spirit types and how to produce each What yeast is, what it does, and how to ensure that you get a strong, complete fermentation What distillation is and common misconceptions about the process Legalities surrounding distilling alcohol at home Carbon filtering—when it’s necessary, when to filter, and why you filter Flavoring and aging your spirits Keeping safety first when working with flammable materials, such as ethanol Yeast styles and nutritional requirements Different methods of distillation and equipment Post-distillation process And of course, fun drink recipes! (Try the Mudslide or the Cherry Bomb!) Author Rick Morris, who has been selling distillation equipment for over 25 years, even includes his own recipes for different types of spirits and drink recipes. By learning not just how to distill, but also what is happening at each step and why it is needed, readers will be armed with the information they need to experiment with their own spirits and concoct their own recipes. Easy to understand even for a first-time distiller, The Joy of Home Distilling is sure to become your number one distilling resource.

Moonshine! A word that evokes images of America's outlaw heritage. Making moonshine has been such a huge part of our culture that many historians credit it as one of the cornerstones of our nations foundations. How to make moonshine? Is quite likely the very question that brought you here. A yearning to learn the traditions that are in danger of being forgotten in the modern, digital era. I wrote this book to pass along the knowledge that was taught to me in the hills of Kentucky over 30 years ago. Along the way though I developed my own style. I boiled down what I learned and created a simplified style that any beginner can follow. I've developed designs that can be used right in the comfort of you own kitchen or out back in the woods! The truth is that Moonshining, aka "Home Distilling" is a folk art that helped build this country. Together we can make it live again, and have a little fun in the process! And a quick thank you to all my readers who have helped make The Home Distiller the best selling book ever on the art and science of making moonshine. Shine On!

Create your own signature blends at home with the fully updated and newly expanded edition of The Home Distilling and Infusing Handbook, featuring dozens of creative infusion recipes! Like to dabble, invent, experiment, and concoct? Like to drink? Move beyond bartending and learn how to combine alcohol with herbs, spices, fruit, and more to create your own custom blends! This book guides you step-by-step through the process of creating unique and delicious alcoholic infusion and blends as well as infused cordials and cremes. No fancy degree or equipment required! Also, learn how to make your very own whiskey blends. Includes fifty unique recipes from some of today's leading mixologists, including: Smoked Bacon Bourbon, October Apple Liqueur, Horseradish Vodka, Silver Kiwi Strawberry Tequila, Cucumber Gin, Cherry Whiskey, and Blueberry Bourbon. Cheers, and bottoms up!

The Home Distilling Handbook, 2nd Edition, was written for beginning and intermediate level distillers who want to learn the complete process of making top shelf-spirits using pots stills and/or column stills. The book includes everything in the 1st edition plus new material for a total of 308 pages of both informative and instructional content. Clear pictures and concise instructions give you a complete understanding of every step in the process. The book includes a detailed list, with pictures, of every piece of equipment you need and instructions on how to use each. It provides a step-by-step guide for making Bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky, Canadian whiskey, Sour mash whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Brandy (including Cognac), Tequila, Gin, and Moonshine.

Small-Scale Production of Brandies, Schnapps & Liquors: The art of crafting alcohol is a very ancient one, and small, artisan distilleries are growing in popularity every day. Expert Austrian distillers Helge Schmickl and Bettina Malle guide readers through the process of creating or purchasing their own still and provide detailed instructions from personal experience on mash creation, fermentation, distillation, and infusion using a variety of ingredients. Schmickl and Malle also introduce readers to the tradition of schnapps distillation and present a brief look at domestic and international brewing cultures. The authors cover in detail which distillation techniques excel, which merely succeed, and which should be avoided at all costs in their discussion of: Necessary equipment Possible ingredients Mash fermentation How to begin distillation Alcohol regulations With ninety recipes - from classic fruit brandy to chili infusions - this book is not only for the curious beginner. Even experienced distillers will discover new approaches to this classic practice.

Create your own signature blends! Like to dabble, invent, experiment, and concoct? Like to drink? Move beyond bartending and learn how to combine alcohol with herbs, spices, fruit, and more to create your own custom blends! This book guides you step-by-step through the process of creating unique and delicious alcoholic infusion and blends as well as infused cordials and cremes. No fancy degree or equipment required! Also, learn how to make your very own whiskey blends. Includes unique recipes from some of today's leading mixologists, as well as fifty recipes, including: Smoked Bacon Bourbon October Apple Liqueur Horseradish Vodka Silver Kiwi Strawberry Tequila Cucumber Gin Cherry Whiskey Blueberry Bourbon Cheers, and bottoms up!

Provides instruction on making essential oils in small quantities from indigenous and exotic plants, and discusses how to make chemical-free shower gels, creams, and other products with these oils.

Humans have been creating their own alcohol since time immemorial. If you've ever been interested in creating your very own, unique alcohol, you've found the right resource! In Home Distilling: A Simple Guide to Making Great Alcohol at Home, you will learn: Answers to FAQ: What are the legal considerations to make for home distilling? Is it true that you can go blind from it? How does the process of distillation work? These questions and more will all be answered in chapter one of this book. How to get a Still: How do all those experienced home distillers get their stills to make alcohol in? What are the components of a still and can you make your own at home? This will all be answered early on in the book. Making Liquor at Home: After basic FAQ are answered, you will learn how to create whiskey, what the difference is between different types of whiskeys, how to make vodka, tequila, brandy, and rum, and more! Creating Beer and Wine: How is the process of making wine or beer different from creating liquor, such as vodka or tequila? This guide will give you detailed instructions on how to make all of these. Safety Precautions: Safety should always be priority number one. How can you stay safe while distilling alcohol at home? By observing a few rules and never breaking them! These rules will be given to you throughout the book so you can have a safe, fun time making alcohol. Learning how to make your own alcohol is a fascinating journey. And a very rewarding too! Yet, it can be quite challenging if you don't know where to start. Let me guide you through the process! Whether you want to try something new and create alcohol with your own unique flavor or simply looking for a fun new hobby, this book will give you all the information you need. So, grab your copy and we will start our journey right now! Also, every paperback comes with a free eBook!