Cordial Waters Author: Volodimir Pavliuchuk. Home distilling was once a prestigious activity associated with high Society. From the 15th to the 18th centuries, stillrooms were an important feature of English manor houses and many books of instructions and recipes were produced by aristocratic hobby distillers. This book takes you on a journey that starts in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC, then through the centuries and around the globe to discover the fascinating story of distilled beverages, their origins and social significance. Included are 260 carefully selected recipes drawn from rare historical sources, updated for the modern reader. Many can easily be made with off-the-shelf ingredients by simply blending and soaking the ingredients in spirits. If you are a hobby or artisan distiller, you will quickly find this book to be one of your most valuable assets. Click Here for Details  Cordial Waters   SKU: REF2017D,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $29.95       QTY:

The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits An Enthusiast?s Guide to the Artistan Distilling of Potent Potables. Author Bill Owens. This book is a backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and more. The reader, the ultimate spirits aficionado, will learn how water and grain are transformed into the full range exquisite, timeless liquors. There are few books available that explore the actual craft of distilling in such detail. Most of the other spirits books chronicle the historical side of the distilling world or focus on the flavors of various vintages. Our book will be the consummate insider's guide to distilling techniques. Bill Owens' original photography, the result of two cross-country road trips, offers comprehensive illustration of the microdistilling world. This title has not yet been released. You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it arrives in November 2009. The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits   SKU: REF2017E,  Ship Wt: 3 lb.      $24.99       QTY:

The Pro Series II Essential Oil Extractor The Extractor is made from only the finest quality components : stainless steel boiler, connector, column, and condenser. This unit comes complete. This equipment is legal for non- alcohol use only, it may require registration. The Pro Series II is a reflux distillation unit incorporating a Patent Pending cooling system and a 2-piece column for the greatest versatility. The Essential Extractor Pro Series II is a reflux distillation unit incorporating the Patent Pending Pro Series cooling system and a 2-piece column for the greatest versatility. By placing the cooling lines near the top of the distillation column, reflux is created where it is intended- at the top of the tower. This allows for the most effective use of the column filling by causing the refluxed liquid to flow down through it, resulting in a cleaner distillate. Crossing the cooling lines instead of leaving them parallel results in a much more efficient cooling system, requiring less cooling water while maintaining effectiveness. The two piece column allows the top portion of the column to attach directly to the kettle, giving you a true Pot Distillation column, without having to purchase another column separately. The unit uses a full length column that is more than 3' long, for true reflux operation. This results in a cleaner, more pure distillate. We also include either Ceramic Raschig Rings or Copper Mesh column packing. Complete system includes: „h Pro Series II Column with Condenser and 2" Tri-Clamp connector „h 29.5 qt. Kettle with Handles „h Submersible Water Pump „h Stainless Steel Chain for kettle cleaning „h Hose Pack Included (Includes necessary hoses plus chemical tolerant distillate hose, E-Z Clamps, Brass Hose Fitting, Bung, Laboratory Thermometer and column filling. Solid Stainless Steel construction, using only dairy quality beverage tubing and high grade custom kettle components. We do not use utility pails for our kettles, and use only Type 316L Stainless Steel fittings for our kettles and columns. Click Here for Details  Essential Oil Extractor   SKU: EQP9605,  Ship Wt: 25 lb.      $398.00       QTY:

Designing and Building Automatic Stills by Riku There is a fine balance between the expertise of an artisan distiller and the engineering precision of an equipment designer. This book graphically illustrates what can be achieved when both of these skills are combined to produce new and innovative techniques. The newest technique in amateur distillation is Automatic Reflux Control (ARC), which takes all the guesswork out of controlling a still to ensure that it produces the best product with the least trouble and supervision. The idea behind ARC is to use the temperature at the top section of the still to automatically keep both the output and the reflux ratio at optimum values to ensure you get excellent results. The actual system is amazingly simple and can be attached to most existing conventional still head. The book is copiously illustrated, and several methods of ARC are described in detail from the simplest 'mechanical' system, to advanced control using a computer. Designing & Building Automatic Stills   SKU: REF2017C,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $25.00       QTY:

Making Pure Corn Whiskey by Ian Smiley Smiley's book has been long held to be the best book ever written on how amateur distillers can make whiskey, starting with the basic ingredients. His book describes the whole process from beginning to end in a simple, clearly understood manner, using equipment detailed in the Society's first book, The Compleat Distiller. Ian has researched his subject thoroughly, and it is widely acknowledged that Making Pure Corn Whiskey, now in its second edition, is the prime reference work for anyone interested in flavored spirits and beverages. All the procedures needed to make a wide variety of whiskeys are described in full, concise detail, using modern and scientific methods – from Pure Corn Whiskeys to Bourbon, Peat-Smoked to Corn Squeezins', Thin-Mash, Sour-Mash, All-Grain, Rye-Mash etc etc. Moreover, the same principles can be applied to any other flavored spirit – Grappa, Rum, etc. Making Pure Corn Whiskey   SKU: REF2017B,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $25.00       QTY:

Moonshine A fantastic and fun to read book, with an in-depth look at the history of moonshining from the beginning all the way to present day. This book also outlines the basic process from fermentation through to pot distillation, along with a how-to on building a traditional type pot distiller. A number of traditional recipes for Whisky, Rum, Schnapps, and more. Moonshine   SKU: REF2079,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $15.00       QTY:

Moonshine Made Simple Moonshine Made simple and Still Makers Manual. By: Byron Ford. Easy to follow layout covers fermentation, distillation and flavoring of your own spirits (in places where that is legal!). Also discusses the design and building of stills for many purposes, as alcoholic beverages, as a fuel, and the extraction of oils. This process is illegal in North America, however, the construction of a distillation apparatus following the directions in the book is not, and the information can be read in all democratic countries. The information given in the book is not intended to encourage the manufacture of alcohol. Moonshine Made Simple   SKU: REF2017,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $12.95       QTY:

The Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible This book covers beer, wine, liqueurs and yes moonshine. Fun to read, with many recipes. By: Leon Kania Ever wonder how a still is made? Well wonder no more. While it's illegal to use a still for producing an alcoholic beverage, the illustrations are so complete you could build one. This process is illegal in North America, however, the construction of a distillation apparatus following the directions in the book is not, and the information can be read in all democratic countries. The information given in the book is not intended to encourage the manufacture of alcohol. Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible   SKU: REF2066,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $23.95       QTY:

The Compleat Distiller by Nixon & McCaw This book describes the science and the principles behind distillation, the practice of small scale distillation, and several designs for different kinds of stills, all thoroughly tested. Readers will develop a thorough understanding of the process, which can only broaden and deepen their enjoyment of this activity. Following this philosophy, every subject introduced begins with "how does this work?" and progresses to "how can I do this?". We must stress that this book is NOT an incitement to those who live in countries where distillation of alcohol is illegal to rush out and break the law. Also included is a chapter on workshop techniques, tips, and tricks that can be useful in building stills and many other kinds of equipment. Paperback The Compleat Distiller   SKU: REF2017A,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $25.00       QTY:

The Lore of Building a Still A primer on the production of alcohol for food and fuel. Author: Kathleen Howard and Norman Gibat 121 Pages Paperback Gives a good range of cheap and easy stills that can be made from pressure cookers and other kitchen items. This process is illegal in North America, however, the construction of a distillation apparatus following the directions in the book is not, and the information can be read in all democratic countries. The information given in the book is not intended to encourage the manufacture of alcohol. The Lore of Bulding A Still   SKU: REF2016,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $8.95       QTY: