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Once you have your diluted, filtered alcohol at
40% ABV, it is time to flavour it. Still Spirits has a
large range of flavourings you can use. Refer to the
individual instructions on each flavouring for specific
directions of use.
Another way to flavour your spirit is to perform a
botanical distillation run using a botanical basket.
Refer to page 9 for more information on how to do this.
3. [FILTER YOUR SPIRIT]
Filter your diluted spirit through activated carbon, as
per the instructions of use that come with
your filter.
NOTE: Check the strength again with the alcometer
after filtering and adjust ABV by adding more water
according to your needs.
STEP 5/DAY 8
The spirit you have produced will lie somewhere
between 90 and 93% ABV. It has to be watered
down to 50% ABV before filtering, regardless of
the type of carbon filter used. Refer to p.14 for more
information about activated carbon.
You will need:
• Alcometer (we recommend using the Still Spirits
0-100% ABV alcometer).
NOTE: It is calibrated to take measurements at
20°C (68°F). If your alcohol is warmer or cooler than
20°C (68°F) use the temperature correction tables.
• Trial jar (this is the casing that holds the Still
Spirits alcometer), or a measuring cylinder.
• Clean and drinkable water.
• Carbon filtration system ( we recommend using
the Still Spirits Filter Pro or EZ Filter for quick &
easy filtration).
WARNING: You are handling highly flammable
alcohol; keep away from all ignition sources
(spark, flame).
1. [MEASURE YOUR DISTILLATE % ABV WITH
THE ALCOMETER]
• Pour some of your distillate in the trial jar (approx.
200 ml (7 US fl oz)).
• Float the alcometer in the distillate. The % ABV is
the number on the scale where the liquid cuts the
glass. It should read between 90 and 93% ABV.
Check the temperature and adjust if needed.
2. [WATER DOWN YOUR DISTILLATE]
• Place the distillate in a container that can hold 5 L
(1.3 US Gal) at least.
• For each litre (US qt) of distillate at 90-93% ABV,
add 850 ml (28 US fl oz) of clean drinkable water
and mix thoroughly (if you have collected 3.5 L (1
US Gal) of distillate, you will need to add 2.9 L (1
US qt) of water (=3.5 x 0.85), if you have collected
700 ml (24 US fl oz) of distillate, you will need to
add 550 ml (18.6 US fl oz) of water).
• Measure your diluted spirit % ABV again, it should
read approx 50% ABV. If it is slightly higher, add a
little more water (100 ml (3 US fl oz) at a time), stir
and recheck % ABV. If it is lower, do not add more
water and proceed to filtration.
Note: Adding water will increase the temperature,
adjust accordingly.
DILUTE AND FILTER
FLAVOURING YOUR SPIRIT
serving suggestion
STEP 4
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