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Best home distilling kit in Australia: the 2026 buyer’s guide

Compare Australia’s best home distilling kits: Air Still, Air Still Pro and Turbo 500. Real prices, honest advice and which still suits you. Est. 1968.

distillingHome Distilling in Australia: The Complete Guide

Home Distilling in Australia: The Complete Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know: the legal landscape, how to choose your equipment, how fermentation works for spirits, the distillation process itself, safety essentials, and how to ...

botanicalsGin botanicals A complete Guide

Gin Botanicals: A Complete Guide for Australian Home Distillers

The botanicals that define gin — the classic three, citrus, Australian natives, quantities, and how to use them with a home still.

distillingHow to make vodka at home: sugar wash, distilling and filtering

How to make vodka at home: sugar wash, distilling and filtering

Make clean, neutral vodka at home with the Air Still Pro — from sugar wash to dilution and carbon filtering, step by step.

distillingHow to make gin at home with the Air Still Pro

How to make gin at home with the Air Still Pro

Make your own gin at home with the Air Still Pro — neutral base spirit, botanical infusion methods, and a beginner-friendly process.

distillingHow to Use Glycerine to Make Smoother, Better Spirits

How to Use Glycerine to Make Smoother, Better Spirits

Why Add Glycerine to Your Spirits? Glycerine is often used in home brewing to ‘smooth’ spirits. Here we look at what glycerine is and why it’s a popular ingredient in home spirit distillation. Wha...