The following is a brief description of the process followed by full instructions for different Turbo and Still combinations including Alcobase. If you already know about the process and want to skip straight to the instructions click here.

There are five steps to making your own spirits and liqueurs by distillation. We have listed the steps in basic form first then expanded the descriptions. The distilling instructions below are available in the three most common forms. For more instructions covering all types of still recommended by Still Spirits then please refer to the downloads page. If you are unsure of a word used then please refer to the glossary.

Here is a quick outline to making Spirits and Liqueurs by distillation

1st Step - Fermentation. 
Make the alcohol by mixing sugar and water and then adding a Still Spirits Turbo which is a mixture of yeast and yeast food (nutrients). The yeast will convert the sugar to alcohol by a process known as fermentation. We have a variety of Turbo yeasts to use that will suit your climate and conditions.

2nd Step - Distillation. 
Add the fermented mixture to a Still Spirits still. These are sold in some countries as Water Purifiers. The alcohol is then boiled off and the first portion is separated and discarded before collecting the potable (or drinkable) alcohol. We have separated out the instructions into three different categories.

3rd Step - Filtration. 
Filter the alcohol with the Still Spirits Z Filter unit. This involves running the spirit through a column of carbon mixture that removes any unwanted tastes and smells and utilizes a filter paper to prevent the carbon from passing into the finished spirit.

4th Step - Mixing the spirit to the right strength. 
Water the spirit down to the desired drinking strength by testing with a proof & traille. Also learn about several additions you can make to improve or change your spirit.

5th Step - Mixing the flavors.
Once you have made the base spirit you can make many different drinks from the same batch of spirit. We have a full range of Liquor Quik, Still Spirits, and Top Shelf Liqueur essences.