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Welcome to the Distillation Wiki hosted by Home Distiller
This Wiki contains detailed information and instructions for making distilled spirits. For beginners starting their education to advanced users researching topics in depth, the best place is to start here. The information contain here is the distilled (pardon the pun) information contain in our forums. To ask specific questions or want to do more research check out the Home Distiller Forums.
Beginners
Just getting your feet wet? The Home Distiller Forums are a great resource for information. The New Distiller Reading Lounge contains a ton of information to get you started.
- Know the Legality of distillation in your area
- Safety first! Distillation requires responsibility
- Introduction to distilling all manner of spirits
- New Distiller's FAQ
- Books and Publications
- Tables
- Charts
- Troubleshooting Guide
- What is Whiskey?
- What is Rum?
- What is Brandy?
- What is Vodka?
- What is Gin?
- Other Spirit types
Washes, Mashing and Fermentation
Once you've decided what you've going to make here's how to get it started.
- Most good things start with good water
- Wash preparation from grains to starch
- Fermentation of starch into sugars by yeast
- You wouldn't want to drink a distillers version of a beer
- Wine is the precursor to brandy and many related spirits
- Need some inspiration, start here: Tried and True Recipes
- All things Mashing related: Mashing Category
- All things Fermenting related: Fermenting Category
- All things Yeast related: Yeast Category
Distillation
Now that your fermentation is complete the fun part comes next.
- Distillation history and instruction
- Theory and design of Stills
- Methanol and the denaturing of alcohol
- Commercial uses of ethanol beyond the beverage industry
- All things Distillation related: Distillation Category
Maturation, Storage, and Flavoring of Spirits
You're done making your product, next comes worst part, waiting.
- Maturation, storage and Cooperage
- Flavoring of spirits and cordials
- Making Gin with Vapor Infusion or Maceration
Drinking & Cocktails
Now the best part, enjoying your product!
- All the Cocktails: Cocktails Category
- Wikipedia: Liquor Portal