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Distinctive notes of vanilla and banana, with underlying notes of caramel, summer fruits and spice, with oaky character.
“Total Eclipse of the Heart”
Think Mount Gay Eclipse.
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
A blend of sweet and smooth, with a hint of honey.. Think Jim Beam Honey Bourbon
Drink! It won’t sting
Age for 7 days.
50ml
Makes 2.25 litres
An indulgent Irish cream-style flavouring with smooth, creamy sweetness and hazelnut notes. Combine this with the Top Shelf Cream Liqueur Base and neutral spirit or vodka for a taste experience inspired by a top-shelf spirit.
Smell the difference. Essencia Single Malt Whisky Barrel Chunks are made from wet, freshly-emptied single malt Pokeno Whisky Origin whisky barrels, enabling you to produce whisky in just 7 days. Chunked down from whisky-soaked oak barrels that have aged whisky for 4-10 years, these chunks offer exceptional quality compared to cheaper dry staves or chips. The careful processing retains the charred interior of the barrels, enhancing the oak’s flavour infusion and providing a substantial surface area for your spirit. This ensures rapid and genuine aging. Unlike dry alternatives, Essencia Barrel Chunks impart a rich, authentic single malt whisky flavour without the need for additional flavouring.
Essencia Barrel Chunks can be used to rapidly barrel-age neutral spirit, vodka, pot-distilled bourbon, whiskey, rum or even beer. We recommend a process of soaking, draining and filtering. You can test along the way, or blend different batches to your own taste.
1. SOAKING
First Soaking:
Add 2.5 litres of alcohol per 500g of Essencia Barrel Chunks.
Cover and soak for up to 7 days. Test daily after 4 days. Drain and Filter as below.
Character: Flavour - High, Colour - Dark, Oak - Low.
Use for: Drinking or blending
Second Soaking:
Add a further 2.3 litres of alcohol per 500g to the used Essencia Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for up to 19 days. Test daily after 10 days. Drain and Filter as below.
Character: Flavour - Medium, Colour - Medium, Oak - Medium.
Use for: Drinking or blending
Third Soaking:
Add a further 2.3 litres of alcohol per 500g to the used Essencia Bourbon Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for 5 - 6 weeks.
Character: Flavour - Low, Colour - Light, Oak - Heavy.
Use for: Blending, or add 1 x 28ml Essencia Tennessee or Kentucky Bourbon Spirit Flavour for drinking.
2. DRAINING
Putting the Chunks in a straining bag while soaking them makes the draining process easier. It also reduces the amount of sediment carried over to the filtering phase. A small - fine straining bag is ideal. After draining the Chunks, allow the sediment to settle for a few hours before filtering as this sediment clogs the filter and slows down the process a lot. Ideally the sediment is left until the end of filtering.
3. FILTERING
Use a coffee filter paper in a funnel, or 2 x cotton wool balls pushed down the neck of a large funnel. This process should take time. The product should only drip out of the filter.
TESTING
Because everyone's tastes are different, the soaking times stated above are suggestions only. To obtain the best results for you, it is suggested that you test your product regularly during the first two soakings. Trying not to disturb any sediment, use a syringe to draw off about 15ml (1 nip) each test and try it. You will notice a marked difference in the character of the product with each test.
BLENDING
The Essencia Barrel Chunk process not only produces amazing results, it allows you to be the blender, just as they do at the distillery. Once you have the product from the three soakings, all you need is a syringe, a glass, a notepad and some time, to blend your own personal favourites.
A distinct sapphire gin. This exotic essence produces complex tasting notes, including a subtle floral character with a touch of sweetness to complement its strong, citrus based nose.
“The taste of the Sub-Continent”
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
Packed with vibrant raspberry flavour, this sweet liqueur delivers a bold, juicy taste with a smooth, candy-like finish. Inspired by a classic raspberry lolly, it is perfect for adding a sweet raspberry taste to cocktails, or add a splash of lemonade to make a delicious creaming soda!
Mixing Instructions:
Add contents to 550ml 40% vodka or spirit and 200ml of water. Mix well.
Makes 1.125L of 20% ABV premium liqueur.
Sweet marshmallows and raspberries are combined with rich notes of chocolate & peanut to create our take on the classic Australian Rocky Road. Enjoy it with milk, mix it into a hot chocolate, or add a sweet, chocolatey twist to your favourite cocktail.
Mixing Instructions:
Add contents to 550ml 40% vodka or spirit and 200ml of water. Mix well.
Makes 1.125L of 20% ABV premium liqueur.
This premium Scottish Whisky blends with any mixer and is excellent with soda water.
With 700 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 10 ml (2 caps) of Edwards Essences
Shake Well !
Makes 710 ml
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Johnnie Jogger if you like:
Johnnie Walker™
Smooth and mellow, Essencia Caribbean Rum boasts rich flavorus of caramel, molasses, and chocolate, complemented by a subtle hint of spice. This full-bodied Jamaican rum mirrors the beloved Coruba blend, offering a deep and satisfying taste experience.
Crafting 2.25 litres of authentic-tasting spirit from each 28ml bottle, Essencia essences deliver an authentic flavour every time. With decades of leadership in quality home distillation, Essencia ensures an unparalleled taste experience. Don’t compromise on quality; elevate your spirits with this exceptional essence.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
Pure Distilling Jamaican Dark Rum is smooth, rich, and sumptuous with an oaky finish. it the perfect tipple to be drunk neat or moored on the rocks. Think Captain Morgans Dark Rum.
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
Pure Distilling Dark Rum is a rich, complex dark rum
Add to 2.2L of 38% of vodka or spirit and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
Pure Distilling White Rum has hints of almonds and fruit on the nose. Smooth and creamy with a clean dry finish. Think Bacardi Carta Blanca.
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
Pure Distilling Ouzo makes the distinctive Greek anise flavoured spirit.
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
Pure Distilling Highland Whisky will remind you of your favourite single malt Highland whisky's.
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
complex aroma with fruit notes. Smooth and malty with a vanilla sweetness and light floral notes along with a subtle hint of smoke. Think Grants Whisky.
Add to 2.2L of 38% and shake until fully blended. Age for 7 days.
A fresh fruit flavour to turn standard vodka into something very special. Ideal for cocktail mixes, or alcohol free mixed with lemonade or over ice cream
Add to 1 litre of spirit or vodka to make a delicious Nitro Fruit Vodka.
Ingredients: Natural Fruit Extracts, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Preservative (202,211)
Manufactured in Auckland, New Zealand
Well balanced with a touch of heat and lots of flavour.
Flavours 1 Litre
Ingredients: Natural Fruit Extracts, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Preservative (202)
Manufactured in Auckland, New Zealand
Makes 5 Litres of European Style Vodka
Ingredients: Water, Natural Flavour, Preservative (202)
Manufactured in Auckland, NZ
Refreshing with sweet orange notes Combine this with a base and neutral spirit or vodka for a taste experience inspired by a top shelf spirit.
A blackberry & blueberry flavouring to build your own gin style spirit. An intense dark fruit flavouring and aroma with sweet, earthy blackberry notes complemented by indulgent, jammy blueberry. A flavouring tailored to allow you to build your own gin taste experience when combined with other flavourings from the Profile Range.
A cinnamon & cardamom flavouring to build your own gin style spirit. A strong, spicy flavouring with a well-balanced blend of warming cinnamon and fragrant cardamom. A flavouring tailored to allow you to build your own gin taste experience when combined with other flavourings from the Profile Range.
An apricot brandy style flavouring. Sweet with notes of fresh apricot. Just add this to a neutral spirit or vodka for a taste experience inspired by a top shelf spirit.
A rum style flavouring, vibrant and tropical, with a blend of tangy pineapple and warming spice notes. Combine this with sugar and neutral spirit or vodka for a taste experience inspired by a top shelf spirit.
Inspired by Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin, Pure Distillling have crafted a Pink Gin essence with a berry-forward flavour profile, featuring raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, complimented with a sweet finish. If you find traditional gins a little too dry – this is perfect for you.
Mixing Instructions: Add to 2.2L of ~40% spirit. Add 120g of sugar for extra sweetness & mix well.
A dry flavoured gin with out overpowering aroma. Ideal for Martinis.
Makes 5 litres.
Ingredients: Water, Natural Flavour, Preservative (202).
Manufactured in Auckland NZ
Introducing Spirits Unlimited Premium Rum Blonde - a flavourful 50mL blend that infuses 5L of neutral spirit with rich, tropical notes. Elevate your spirits with this premium option, perfect for crafting the perfect cocktail or sipping on its own. Unleash the taste of the Caribbean in every drop!
Ingredients: Water, Natural Flavour, Preservative (202, 211)
Flavours 5 litres
Manufactured in Auckland, New Zealand
Based on Bourbon, a smooth whisky liqueur with a hint of apricot. Works well on the rocks and with mixers.
With 1.15 litres of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 50 ml of Edwards Essences
Add 320 grams of white sugar
Shake Well !
Makes 1.4 litres
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Southern Indulgence if you like:
Southern Comfort™
A barrel aged rum liqueur with rich, smooth chocolate and vanilla notes. Enjoy straight, on the rocks or with milk.
With 850 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 50 ml of Edwards Essences
Add 350 grams of sugar / sweetener (more or less to taste)
Plus add 260 ml of water
Shake Well !
Makes approximately 1.4 litres
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Rum Royale Liqueur if you like:
Bundaberg Rum Royal Liqueur™
This distinctive Melon Liqueur essence creates a refreshing synergy of the rock, honeydew and watermelon.
With 850 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 50 ml of Edwards Essences
Add 350 grams of white sugar
Plus add 260 ml of water
Shake Well !
Makes 1.4 litres
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Melon Liqueur if you like:
Midori™
Fresh tropical coconut laced with the finest Jamaican Rum flavour, will give you a taste of paradise. Also works exceptionally well in a cream base.
With 850 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 50 ml of Edwards Essences
Add 350 grams of white sugar
Plus add 260 ml of water
Shake Well !
Makes 1.4 litres
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Coconut Rum if you like:
Malibu™
Luxuriously indulgent, rich butterscotch with a hint of roasted toffee. Works exceptionally well in both schnapps or cream liqueur, “Toffee Cream”.
With 850 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 50 ml of Edwards Essences
Add 350 grams of white sugar
Plus add 260 ml of water
Shake Well !
Makes 1.4 litres
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Butterscotch Schnapps if you like:
de Kuyper™
A rich and strong Caribbean experience, ideal when mixed with cola.
With 700 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 10 ml (2 caps) of Edwards Essences
Shake Well !
Makes 710 ml
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences White Rum if you like:
Bacardi™
Premium Vodka characterised by fresh, clean, smooth tasting flavor. Produces a spirit that mixes well with most fizzy drinks and fruit juices.
With 700 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 10 ml (2 caps) of Edwards Essences
Shake Well !
Makes 710 ml
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Vodka if you like:
Absolut™
A great all round Whisky with both malt and Smokey characters. Excellent over ice or blends very well with your favourite mixer.
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
A traditional rich Brandy with a smooth mature style to excite the palate.
Mixing Instructions:
With 700 ml of Vodka or alcohol base (38%)
Add 10 ml (2 caps) of Edwards Essences
Shake Well !
Makes 710 ml
Product should only be used in accordance with instructions
Try Edwards Essences Brandy if you like:
Hennessy / Remy Martin™
Crystal clear and impeccably smooth, this ultra-premium silver tequila delivers a refined flavour profile with notes of caramel, agave, and fresh herbs, reminiscent of the esteemed Jose Cuervo Especial Silver.
Crafting 2.25 litres of authentic-tasting spirit from each 28ml bottle, Essencia essences deliver an authentic flavour every time. With decades of leadership in quality home distillation, Essencia ensures an unparalleled taste experience. Don’t compromise on quality; elevate your spirits with this exceptional essence.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
