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Chelsea Food Grade Molasses (14kg Pail) – The Soul of Authentic Home-Distilled Rum
Unlock the rich, robust character of traditional rum with Chelsea Food Grade Molasses. This 14kg pail of premium, un-sulphured molasses is the essential foundation for any serious home distiller looking to craft deep, complex, and authentic rum from the ground up.
Crafted for the Rum Artisan
More than just a sugar source, Chelsea Molasses is your flavour cornerstone. Sourced from quality sugarcane and meticulously refined to food-grade purity, it delivers the signature caramel, toffee, earthy and dried dark fruit notes that define a classic rum wash. Its consistent quality and reliable fermentability make it the trusted choice for replicating historic recipes or developing your own signature spirit.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Rich Flavour Foundation: Imparts the classic, full-bodied molasses flavour essential for rum, and a complex profile of dried fruit, liquorice, and dark sugar.
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High Fermentable Yield: Packed with fermentable sugars, this 14kg pail provides excellent yield for your rum wash, ensuring an efficient and robust fermentation.
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Food Grade Purity: Free from additives and impurities that could hinder fermentation or introduce off-flavors, giving you a clean, predictable base for a superior final distillate.
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Consistent & Reliable: Enjoy the same high-quality product batch after batch, crucial for perfecting and repeating your rum recipes with confidence.
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Versatile & Economical: The large 14kg format is perfect for substantial rum batches and offers great value for dedicated home brewers and distillers. Also ideal for adding depth to dark beers, stouts, and porters.
Perfect For:
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Crafting traditional pot-stilled rums
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Building rich and flavourful rum washes
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Adding depth and colour to aged spirits
Suggested Use:
For a standard rum wash, dilute approximately 1.1-1.7kg of molasses per 5 litres of water, adjust to your target OG. Supplement with essential nutrients (e.g., Distillers Nutrient - Dark Spirits) to ensure a healthy, complete fermentation using rum yeast. Always follow safe distilling practices.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and avoid temperature fluctuation. Do not refrigerate.
Distiller's Enzyme Alpha-amylase is a bacterially-derived, powdered alpha-amylase enzyme for breaking down (or liquefying) gelatinised starch to yield short chain dextrins and simple sugars prior to saccharification with glucoamylase and fermentation by yeast.
Instructions
Bring your starch substrate slurry to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to cool to 80°C (176°F) or just below. Add enzyme and stir well and then cover (or hold at 65-80°C (149-176°F)) and allow to stand for 60 minutes.
Net Weight: 12 g
Sufficient for: Up to 7.5 kg Liquefied Starch For Fermentation Volumes Up To 25 L
Glucoamylase is a fungal-derived enzyme which breaks down dextrins into simple sugars.
For use in mashing of starch-based substrates, such as raw grains and potato, for fermentation of alcohol to make distilled spirits. Can also be used for maximising yield when mashing malted grains using natural, diastatic enzyme activity.
Net Weight: 12 g
Sufficient for: Up to 10 kg Liquefied Starch For Fermentation Volumes Up To 25 L
Temperatures: Standard Temperatures
Temperature Tolerance: 30-65°C – Optimum 50-60°C
A yeast nutrient blend especially formulated for enhanced congener production during fermentation of alcohol for dark spirits.
Dosages are sufficient for up to 25 L (6.6 US Gal) fermentation.
Sugar Wash
ABV: Up to 15%
Dosage: 75 g (2.6 oz) / 70 ml (2.5 US fl oz) / 4 Bottle Caps
Fruit Mash
ABV: Up to 15%
Dosage: 50 g (1.8 oz) / 45 ml (1.5 US fl oz) / 3 Bottle Caps
Molasses Wash
ABV: Up to 12%
Dosage: 50 g (1.8 oz) / 45 ml (1.5 US fl oz) / 3 Bottle Caps
Mixing Instructions:
Shake well before use. Add with yeast and stir well to dissolve, leave to
ferment according to instructions specified for selected yeast strain.
Ingredients: Yeast nutrients, antifoaming agent, vitamins, trace minerals.
A yeast nutrient blend especially formulated for reduced
off-flavour production during fermentation of alcohol for light/white spirits.
Dosages are sufficient for up to 25 L (6.6 US Gal) fermentation.
Sugar Wash
ABV: Up to 15%
Dosage: 150 g (5.3 oz) / 190 ml (6.5 US fl oz) / 11 Bottle Caps
Potato Wash
ABV: Up to 10%
Dosage: 100 g (3.5 oz) / 130 ml (4.5 US fl oz) / 7 Bottle Caps
Molasses Wash
ABV: Up to 12%
Dosage: 100 g (3.5 oz) / 130 ml (4.5 US fl oz) / 7 Bottle Caps
Mixing Instructions:
Shake well before use. Add with yeast and stir well to dissolve, leave to
ferment according to instructions specified for selected yeast strain.
Ingredients: Yeast nutrients, antifoaming agent, vitamins, trace minerals.
Coriander seeds are commonly used in distilling gin as part of a botanical mix with juniper, citrus and sometimes liquorice. It can also be used as part of a beer recipe, namely Belgian wits, saisons, and goess in which the coriander seed imparts sharp citrus flavours.
Juniper berries give off fresh, woodsy notes with a subtle fruity citrus flavour and hint of spice. A principle ingredient in gin recipes, they can also be used in beer recipes to impart their flavours and aromas.
A premium mix of botanicals to craft a gin with fresh bright citrus notes, a lively juniper character, and an elegant light spicy finish. Will produce a gin similar to Bombay Sapphire Blue Gin.
Instructions:
• Pour approximately one tenth of the larger botanicals into 2.5 Litres of spirit,
leave to soak for up to 24 hours
• Add the flavoured spirit to the boiler, straining out botanicals and top up
with water
• Add the remaining botanicals into a Pure Distilling Gin Basket and attach
to condenser
• Run distillation, extracting approximately 2.25L @ 40% ABV
A premium mix of botanicals to craft a Dutch Style Gin.
Instructions:
• Pour one third of the botanicals into 2.5 Litres of spirit, leave to soak for up to
24 hours
• Add the flavoured spirit to the boiler, straining out botanicals and top up
with water
• Add the remaining botanicals into a Pure Distilling Gin Basket and attach
to condenser
• Run distillation, extracting approximately 2.25L @ 40% ABV
Make your own authentic premium Gins! Our thoughtfully curated botanical packs are designed to replicate the distinct flavours of popular gin styles. Ideal for use with a gin basket to craft top-quality gins, mimicking the procedure used in commercial distilleries.
London Dry Gin will produce a traditional dry gin flavour, similar to Gordon’s London Dry Gin
Instructions:
- Pour approx. one-third of the botanicals into 2.5L of ~40% ABV spirit and allow them to soak for up to 24 hours. (Note: Soaking in higher-strength spirit, such as 90+% ABV, can extract harsh or off-flavours from the botanicals, so it’s important to stick to ~40%.)
- After soaking, strain out the botanicals and pour the flavoured spirit into your boiler. Top up with cold water to the MAX fill line.
- Place the remaining botanicals into a gin basket and attach it to your condenser.
- Begin distillation. You should collect approximately 2.25L at an average strength of ~40% ABV. The spirit will initially come off at around 70–75% ABV, gradually decreasing as the run progresses. The main “hearts” cut typically comes off between 30–50% ABV. Stop collecting once the boiler temperature reaches 98°C.
Note: We reference ~40% ABV here because if all collected distillate was combined in one jug, the overall average strength would be close to 40%. However, we recommend collecting in separate fractions—heads, hearts, and tails—to allow for better control over flavour and quality.
A blend of Juniper Berries and traditional botanicals to make a basic
Gin base, perfect for you to add your own distinct touch to!
Instructions:
• Pour one third of the botanicals into 2.5 Litres of spirit, leave to soak for up to
24 hours
• Add the flavoured spirit to the boiler, straining out botanicals and top up
with water
• Add the remaining botanicals and your own flavour selection into a
Pure Distilling Gin Basket and attach to condenser
• Run distillation, extracting approximately 2.25L @ 40% ABV
Smoothing agent to improve fullness and mouthfeel when added to flavoured spirit. Odourless with a slightly sweet taste.
Our Glycerine is naturally derived from refined vegetable oil and is vegan friendly.
Ingredients
Glycerine.
Smoothing agent to improve fullness and mouthfeel when added to flavoured spirit. Odourless with a slightly sweet taste.
Our Glycerine is naturally derived from refined vegetable oil and is vegan friendly.
Ingredients
Glycerine.
The very essence of all gins
Juniper berries form the base of all gin botanical mixes. Use for macerating in spirit or in a suitable gin basket along with your own botanicals to create you own unique botanical mix.
Add 10 ml per litre of spirit, flavoured or not, and be amazed at the difference.
Purifies all spirits rapidly.
Ingredients: Fruit Acids, Starch
Manufactured in Auckland NZ
Add 10 ml per litre of spirit, flavoured or not and, be amazed at the difference.
Purifies all spirits rapidly.
Ingredients: Fruit Acids, Starch
Manufactured in Auckland NZ
A powder that reacts with odour compounds in the wash, add 10g into your cleared wash 24 hours prior to distilling
For odour free distilling and purer spirit.
The Air Still Fermentation Kit contains the base ingredients required to make an 8 L wash for distilling a neutral spirit with the Still Spirits Air Still or Air Still Pro - just add sugar and water.
Contents
- 1 x sachet Pure Turbo Yeast Nutrient (78g)
- Make sure the tap is securely fitted to the Air Still Fermenter. Clean and sanitise your fermenter thoroughly. We recommend always using a new carbon cartridge for each fermentation, this is situated in the lid of your Air Still Fermenter and helps remove any fermentation odours.
Gin Botanicals is a range that allows you to create your very own blend of homemade gin!
With the Botanical Basket and a Gin Botanicals packet of ingredients, along with your Turbo 500 Boiler, Pot Still Alembic Dome Top, and Pot Still Alembic Condenser, you can make a range of beautiful homemade gin styles!
The Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Condenser and Turbo 500 Copper Condenser can be used directly with the Turbo 500 Boiler instead of the Alembic Dome Top and Alembic Condenser, but make sure to remove the saddles first.
Gin Botanicals London Dry Gin Style
Contains a blend of juniper berries, coriander seeds, liquorice root and citrus peels. The ideal blend to make a delicious London Dry style gin.
Instructions
Consult either the Botanical Basket Instructions or page 6 of the Air Still Instructions for detailed information on how to use botanicals with your distilling system.
Suitable for distilling 3 - 6 litres of gin spirit.
Ingredients
Juniper berries (minimum 65%), coriander seeds, dried citrus peels (lemon, orange), liquorice root.
Gin Botanicals is a range that allows you to create your very own blend of homemade gin!
With the Botanical Basket and a Gin Botanicals packet of ingredients, along with your Turbo 500 Boiler, Pot Still Alembic Dome Top, and Pot Still Alembic Condenser, you can make a range of beautiful homemade gin styles!
The Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Condenser and Turbo 500 Copper Condenser can be used directly with the Turbo 500 Boiler instead of the Alembic Dome Top and Alembic Condenser, but make sure to remove the saddles first.
Gin Botanicals Mint Leaf Gin Style
Contains a combination of juniper berries, coriander seeds, citrus peel, liquorice root and dried mint leaves to create a crisp premium infused gin delicately balanced with cooling mint notes.
Instructions
Consult either the Botanical Basket Instructions or page 6 of the Air Still Instructions for detailed information on how to use botanicals with your distilling system.
Ingredients
Juniper berries (minimum 65%), dried citrus peels (lemon, orange), coriander seeds, liquorice root, dried mint leaves (1.6%).
Gin Botanicals is a range that allows you to create your very own blend of homemade gin!
With the Botanical Basket and a Gin Botanicals packet of ingredients, along with your Turbo 500 Boiler, Pot Still Alembic Dome Top, and Pot Still Alembic Condenser, you can make a range of beautiful homemade gin styles!
The Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Condenser and Turbo 500 Copper Condenser can be used directly with the Turbo 500 Boiler instead of the Alembic Dome Top and Alembic Condenser, but make sure to remove the saddles first.
Gin Botanicals Rosemary Gin Style
Contains a combination of juniper berries, coriander seeds, citrus peel, liquorice root and rosemary to create a crisp premium infused gin delicately balanced with floral rosemary aromatics.
Instructions
Consult either the Botanical Basket Instructions or page 6 of the Air Still Instructions for detailed information on how to use botanicals with your distilling system.
Ingredients
Juniper berries (minimum 65%), dried citrus peels (lemon, orange), coriander seeds, liquorice root, rosemary (2.4%)
A low Sweet thickener for liqueurs and spirits.
Use approximately 50ml per 750ml of spirits to improve smoothness.
Ingredients: Glucose syrup (from corn)
Contain sulphites
An odourless liquid with a slightly sweet taste that contributes smoothness and mouthfeel. An adjunct tailored to allow you to build your own whiskey or gin taste experience when combined with flavourings from the Profile Range.
This distilling conditioner releases carbon dioxide & stops foaming of unfermented sugars during distillation.
Key Features
• Aids in the prevention of surge boiling
Specifications
Shake well before use. Use 1 capful when using the Air Still, 4.9 L Boiler or other smaller stills. Use 3 capfuls for the T500 and other large stills.
Included in Box
• 1 x 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) Distilling Conditioner
Turbo Carbon’s unique activated internal pore structure removes impurities that are not taken out by post distillation filtration. Use with any Turbo Yeast for a cleaner, smoother tasting spirit. Continue to filter after distillation choosing from the range of Still Spirits activated carbon products.
IMPORTANT: Always use Turbo Clear after fermentation to remove solids before distillation. If Turbo Clear is not used, the impurities . trapped by Turbo Carbon will be released during the boil.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before opening, massage the sachet to ensure it is lump free.
2. Add immediately after adding your choice of Turbo Yeast.
3. Stir well to disperse.
If Turbo Clear is not used and yeast cells are added to your boiler, the cells will break open during the boiling process releasing off-flavours, smells, impurities absorbed by fermentation, clays and carbons back into the distillate. For the very best alcohol quality use Turbo clear in every wash and rack carefully before distillation.
Mixing Instructions
Part B: After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B evenly over the top of the wash while stirring gently to help spread it evenly. Do not stir vigorously as this will disrupt the clearing process. Leave to clear for at least 24 hours. During this time Part B will drop down from the top, taking unwanted yeast and other compounds with it to the bottom.
This pack includes:
1 x Still Spirits Classic 6 Yeast
- 1 x Still Spirits Turbo Clear
- 3 x 2kg Turbo Sugar Packs
Use with Turbo Carbon to significantly increase the quality of your spirit.
- Classic Turbo Yeast
Classic 6 is the low fermentation odour. Specifically formulated to ferment 6 kg (13.2 lb) of sugar across a wide range of temperatures, while still producing a clean tasting spirit. We recommend you use Turbo Carbon as it will significantly improve the performance of Classic 6 Turbo.
- Turbo Clear
Transform your alcohol quality! Turbo Clear is added directly into your turbo wash and within 24 hours removes over 95% of the yeast cells, solids and other compounds from the wash. If Turbo Clear is not used then yeast cells will break open during the boiling process releasing off flavour and smell into your distillate but also impurities absorbed by fermentation clays and carbons will be released back into the distillate. For the very best alcohol quality use Turbo clear in every wash and rack before distillation
- Turbo Sugar
Improve the quality of your wash!
The perfect blend of sugar and activated carbons for fermentation to ensure maximum alcohol yield and absorption of impurities during fermentation. While you could use plain sugar instead of Turbo Sugar, you will produce consistently better results using Turbo Sugar. Turbo Sugar is a blend of dextrose, sugar and carbon that produces particularly good quality alcohol because it absorbs impurities during fermentation.
This pack includes:
- 1 x Still Spirits Classic 8 Yeast
- 1 x Still Spirits Turbo Clear
- 4 x 2kg Turbo Sugar Packs
Use with Turbo Carbon to significantly increase the quality of your spirit.
- Classic Turbo Yeast
Classic 8 is the best all rounder Turbo Yeast, performing excellently under most conditions. Use with 8 kg of sugar for high ABV, or 6 kg of sugar for fast fermenting. Classic has been further improved with the inclusion of new mineral absorbents, further improving distillate quality. We recommend you use Turbo Carbon as it will significantly improve the performance of Classic 8 Turbo.
- Turbo Clear
Transform your alcohol quality! Turbo Clear is added directly into your turbo wash and within 24 hours removes over 95% of the yeast cells, solids and other compounds from the wash. If Turbo Clear is not used then yeast cells will break open during the boiling process releasing off flavour and smell into your distillate but also impurities absorbed by fermentation clays and carbons will be released back into the distillate. For the very best alcohol quality use Turbo clear in every wash and rack before distillation
- Turbo Sugar
Improve the quality of your wash!
The perfect blend of sugar and activated carbons for fermentation to ensure maximum alcohol yield and absorption of impurities during fermentation. While you could use plain sugar instead of Turbo Sugar, you will produce consistently better results using Turbo Sugar. Turbo Sugar is a blend of dextrose, sugar and carbon that produces particularly good quality alcohol because it absorbs impurities during fermentation.
Improve the quality of your wash!
The perfect blend of sugar and activated carbons for fermentation to ensure maximum alcohol yield and absorption of impurities during fermentation. While you could use plain sugar instead of Turbo Sugar, you will produce consistently better results using Turbo Sugar. Turbo Sugar is a blend of dextrose, sugar and carbon that produces particularly good quality alcohol because it absorbs impurities during fermentation.
Craft your very own blend of homemade Gin with the Still Spirits Artisan Gin Botanicals Pack. Try all three of our premium botanical blends with this handy multipack, allowing you to create London Dry, Rosemary, or Mint Leaf style Gin.
This pack includes step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting your very own blend of Gin using the Air Still Pro, Air Still, T500 Reflux Still or T500 Alembic Pot Still.
Craft three different styles:
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London Dry Style Gin: Makes a bright, crisp, and refreshing London Dry style gin with notes of pine and citrus, and a warm pepperiness on the palate.
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Mint Leaf Style Gin: Makes a refreshingly crisp mint leaf style gin, juniper forward with bright notes of citrus and mint.
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Rosemary Style Gin: A deliciously aromatic and flavourful gin with strong notes of juniper and rosemary, and bright notes of citrus.
