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This Wiki contains detailed information and instructions for making distilled spirits. Whether you are a beginner starting your education, or an advanced user researching topics in depth, this is the best place to start. The information contained here is the distilled (pardon the pun) information contained in our forums. To ask specific questions or to do more research, check out the Home Distiller Forums.

Beginners

The journey of a thousand steps starts with one.

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

What is: Whiskey - Rum - Brandy - Vodka - Gin - Cordials and Liqueurs - Other Spirit types

Books and Publications

Tables

Charts

Troubleshooting Guide

Washes, Mashing and Fermentation

Let the fungus make magic

Once you've decided what you're 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

Ye Olde Timey Pot still

Now that your fermentation is complete the fun part comes next.

Distillation history and instruction

Theory and design of Stills

Understanding Cuts and fractions

Prepare for your first Stripping run and Spirit run

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

Barrels and barrels

You're done making your product, next comes worst part, waiting.

Maturation, storage and Cooperage

Learn about Woods for aging

And how Barrels need Toasting and Charring

Flavoring of spirits and cordials

Making Gin with Vapor Infusion or Maceration

Drinking & Cocktails

Bottoms up!

Now the best part, enjoying your product!

All the Cocktails: Cocktails Category

Wikipedia: Liquor Portal