Every good experiment starts with reading up. If you just got your first copper still kit, or you're still deciding, the Distilling Data Dump puts a lot of research in one place. It's a Google Shared Drive full of compiled distilling material for total beginners and for experienced distillers refining their process.
What's inside
- Step-by-step guides covering mashing, fermentation and distillation
- Recipes for a range of spirits, including whiskey, rum and fruit brandies
- Equipment lists and setup tips, so you know which tools matter
- Troubleshooting advice for common distilling problems
- Safety tips and best practices for staying safe and legal
- Insights from seasoned distillers
How hard is it?
It's as easy as opening a folder. There's no software to install. You open the shared drive and start reading. Beginners can go through the guides in order and treat them like a course. More experienced readers can skip straight to troubleshooting or a recipe they want to try. Either way, you'll understand what's going on inside the copper: why heat, vapor and timing change your result.
Your first steps
- Purchase the Data Dump. Want the link fast? Text us at 1-603-997-6786 and we can text it to you.
- Start with the equipment lists and safety section.
- Read the process guides before your first run.
- Keep the troubleshooting files handy while you learn.
Knowledge comes first, and so does the law. Owning a still is legal in the US, and stills are also used for water and essential oils. But distilling alcohol, including any spirit recipe in this collection, requires federal (TTB) permits. Follow federal, state and local law.
