Category: How-To

Pot Still vs. Reflux Still: Explaining Distillation Differences

Getting started with distilling is very confusing, we understand! Hobby distillers quickly discover that distilling is half-science lesson, half-engineering problem, and all experience. Experience is best gained when approached with knowledge in hand, and one of the first problems that distillers will face is the type of still that will suit their goals properly. This […]

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All About Making Gin

Many of you folks who own our stills may have already experimented with adding botanicals to your column, boiler, or have created macerations with a high proof distillate. For those who are intimidated by gin making, this post will hopefully get you pointed in the right direction!   Gin The reserved and bashful gin is making […]

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Five Tips For A Simple Distillation

When I started working here at Moonshine Distiller, I honestly didn’t have much of an idea of what distilling was about. I like my gin and like the idea of self-sufficiency and home distilling, but I soon learned that distilling requires trial and error, patience, and much research! So far, I’ve come across a few […]

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Hearts Series, Episode 6: Aging Products vs Oak Barrel Maturation

Learn about aging products in this video! Products used in this video: –Charred Oak Barrel –Toasted Oak Chips Video Transcription Howdy folks, I’m Jeff from Moonshine Distiller, and welcome back for another hearts episode. This time we’re going to be talking about the different ways you can age and flavor your spirits. Typically, most whiskeys […]

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